Diamond Blackfan Anemia Foundation
Diamond Blackfan Anemia Foundation | Be part of our community as we work to find a cure.
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1994
Buffalo, NY 14224 United States
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Diamond Blackfan Anemia Foundation
The Diamond Blackfan Anemia Foundation is a US nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and advancing research on Diamond Blackfan Anemia (DBA), a rare genetic disorder affecting red blood cell production. Founded in 1994, the foundation's mission is multifaceted, focusing on support, education, advocacy, and research to ultimately find a cure for DBA.
Mission and Objectives
The foundation's objectives include:
- Support and Education: Providing assistance and educational resources to DBA patients and their families, as well as healthcare professionals.
- Advocacy: Serving as a voice for the DBA community, promoting awareness among the medical, scientific, and broader public.
- Research Advancement: Funding medical research projects aimed at improving the understanding and management of DBA, with a goal to find a cure.
The organization achieves these goals through various activities:
- Meetings and Events: Hosting gatherings that bring together DBA patients, families, and renowned medical experts.
- Information Dissemination: Publishing newsletters and other materials containing information on DBA research, clinical trials, and patient stories.
- Community Building: Facilitating connections among DBA families across the United States and internationally.
Research and Impact
DBA is identified as a ribosomopathy, characterized by faulty ribosome biogenesis affecting erythropoiesis, leading to red blood cell failure. The foundation supports research that explores these underlying mechanisms, as well as potential complications such as cancer susceptibility, which is a concern in inherited bone marrow failure syndromes like DBA.
The foundation's efforts have contributed to improved clinical care and awareness of DBA. By fostering a collaborative environment between families, researchers, and healthcare providers, the foundation plays a critical role in advancing DBA research and enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by the disorder.
[1] https://www.dbar.org/resources [2] https://dbafoundation.org [3] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2886591/ [4] https://research.childrenshospital.org/research-units/childrens-rare-disease-collaborative/crdc-rare-diseases/diamond-blackfan-anemia [5] https://dbafoundation.org/families-and-individuals/family-websites/
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Looking for a fun and rewarding way to connect, give of yourself, and help DBAS families? If you have the time, heart, and ENERGY, Camp Sunshine is looking for volunteers for our week, July 14-18. You can learn more on Camp's website. (fb)
Senthil Bhoopalan, MBBS, PhD = DBAS SUPERSTAR!! Thank you Dr. Bhoopalan and the team at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital! Thank you DBAF donors! Your generous and kind donations made funding for this project possible. Your support in any amount DOES make a difference. https://dbafoundation.org/donate-now/ https://www.stjude.org/research/progress/2025/curative-gene-therapy-for-diamond-blackfan-anemia-nears-the-clinic.html (fb)
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Our Mission To support and educate. To advocate for our community. To advance research and find a cure forDiamond Blackfan Anemia Syndrome. It is because of these faces and hundreds more unseen in collaboration with the dedication hard work and the love of all our DBA families that we continue to exist.
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