Liver diseases affect a wide range of people spanning a plethora of ages, genders, socio-economic statuses, and ethnicities. To ensure this diverse population is represented, it is crucial for these patients and family members to have the opportunity to become advocates for themselves and others. Becoming an advocate provides a person the opportunity to stand on a platform and speak to a larger audience, which can in turn spark change for millions experiencing the same issues.
Read MoreRecently, Global Liver Institute (GLI) sent a letter to U.S. Representatives Diana DeGette and Fred Upton in response to their request for stakeholder input on the development of a new Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). ARPA-H is part of the Biden Administration’s actions to renew America’s commitment to medical research and development by funding projects with the potential to transform entire areas of medicine and health.
Read MoreJust recently Global Liver Institute (GLI) proudly announced the expansion of the Liver Action Network (LAN) to include collaborations with the Liver Coalition of San Diego, the Liver Wellness Foundation, the Midsouth Liver Alliance, and the Texas Liver Foundation.
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