Thal Pals Comic #23
September 28, 2009 – Helena tells Thuc about CAF’s Patient Incentive Awards.
Next episode will be posted on 010/12/09.
| What Are CAF Patient Incentive Awards? |
DID YOU KNOW…? CAF’s advocacy efforts resulted in the establishment of the Thalassemia Clinical Research Network (TCRN). |
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2009-2010 Patient Incentive Awards are available to thalassemia patients currently enrolled in college/university studies (undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate) and to students enrolled in certificate study programs. The due date for completed applications will be December 31, 2009. Applications received after this date will not be considered. If you have further questions, please contact Eileen Scott at (800) 522-7222 x 205 or by email at eileen.s@cooleysanemia.org.
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Q: How much funding did the federal govenment allocate to the TCRN over a 10-year period? A. $5 million B. $10 million C. $25 million
The answer is: C. $25 million.
CAF’s efforts resulted in $25 million being awarded to the TCRN to conduct research and develop protocols to aid the thalassemia community. |
Funding for Thal Pals comes from an unrestricted educational grant from Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Story – Craig Butler. Art- John Thornton. Copyright 2009 by Cooley’s Anemia Foundation.
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