Peter Chieco Named National President of Cooley’s Anemia Foundation
The Cooley’s Anemia Foundation today announced that Peter Chieco has been named its new National President. The Cooley’s Anemia Foundation provides a network of support for families afflicted with the disease. Its mission is to advance treatment and find a cure, enhance the quality of life for patients, and educate trait carriers and the public about it. - June 07, 2018
Aaron Cheng Selected as CAF-ApoPharma Distinguished Scholar Award Recipient
The Cooley’s Anemia Foundation is proud to announce Aaron Cheng as the 2017 CAF-ApoPharma Distinguished Scholar Award recipient. This scholarship is in the amount of $20,000 and is presented to individuals in the United States with a clinically significant form of thalassemia who are pursuing... - March 15, 2018
Thalassemia Gene Therapy Study Begins Treating Participants
The first U.S.-based clinical trial in gene therapy has begun treating trial participants. This important Phase 1 trial introduces a functional version of a beta-globin gene into patients' stem cells. - January 13, 2013
Cooley’s Anemia Foundation Applauds FDA Committee’s Approval of Oral Chelator
FDA Committe's recommendation to approve oral chelator is huge advance for thalassemia patients. - September 21, 2011