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Hepatitis B Foundation Information

Jill Aquino

Phone: 215-489-4900
URL: http://www.hepb.org

The Hepatitis B Foundation is the only national nonprofit organization solely dedicated to finding a cure for hepatitis B and improving the quality of life for all those affected worldwide through research, education and patient advocacy. It is committed to raising funds for focused research, promoting disease awareness, supporting immunization and treatment initiatives, and serving as the primary source of hepatitis B information for patients and their families, the medical and scientific community, and the general public. For more information, visit http://www.hepb.org or call (215)489-4900.

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08 OCT	Expert Panel of Pediatric Liver Specialists Publishes Recommendations for Monitoring and Referral of Children With Chronic Hepatitis B Infections
	Improved monitoring for progression of disease in affected children is essential.

02 OCT	60 Medical Students Assist Hepatitis B Foundation Provide Free Health Screenings at the Annual Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival in Philadelphia
	The Hepatitis B Foundation (HBF) launched its “Good Health, Happy Family” public health campaign with the assistance of 60 members of the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) at the 14th annual Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival in Philadelphia on September 26, 2009.

21 AUG	Hepatitis B Foundation STEERS Students through Summer Enrichment Programs
	8th annual Summer Research Internship Program. The summer internships include a High School Enrichment Program, offered to students selected by the area school districts (Central Bucks, Palisades and William Tenet), and a College Internship Program that is highly competitive and attracts students from top tier colleges (Bryn Mawr College. Delaware Valley College, Fordham University, Lafayette Col

20 May	Congressional Briefing on Chronic Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Highlights World Hepatitis Day
	Hepatitis B Foundation, AAPCHO and NVHR Work Together to Raise Awareness About 6 Million Americans Suffering from Chronic Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.

17 APR	Hepatitis B Foundation to Sponsor May’s First Friday Doylestown
	Feature Appearance by Doylestown Native and NBC 10 Meteorologist Michelle Grossman.

09 APR	Hepatitis B Foundation Presents Distinguished Scientist Award 2009 to Dr. Brian McMahon at Crystal Ball Gala
	Dr. McMahon Honored for Advancing the Science and Medicine of Hepatitis B.

01 APR	Hepatitis B Foundation President Dr. Timothy Block Elected AAAS Fellow
	Dr. Block Honored for discovery of molecular mechanisms of viral persistence and therapeutic strategies for Hepatitis B.

12 MAR	Significant Economic Impact Is Created By The PA Biotechnology Center In Bucks County
	An Economic Impact Study finds the PA Biotechnology Center is responsible for more than 537 jobs and $164 million being injected into the local economy.

07 FEB	Hepatitis B Foundation Announces The Election Of Joel D. Rosen As Chairman Of The Board
	The Hepatitis B Foundation is looking forward to the leadership that Joel D. Rosen, Esq., a partner at High Swartz LLP, will provide as Chairman of the Board.

19 DEC	National Hepatitis B Iniative for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
	New goals and strategies to address chronic hepatitis B were published by National Task Force on Hepatitis B Expert Panel. The expert panel was convened by HHS Office of Minority Health and supported by the Hepatitis B Foundation.

26 NOV	Hepatitis B Foundation Co-Sponsored Philadelphia Conference On The Severity Of Hepatitis B In Asian Communities
	The Hepatitis B Foundation co-sponsored a conference to inform community health and outreach professionals about the severity and impact of hepatitis B and liver cancer among Asian communities in Philadelphia.

27 OCT	The Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center of Bucks County Names Ethan Byler as its Director of Biotechnology Development
	As part of the growth of the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center, Ethan Byler has been named Director of Biotechnology Development. With a state-of-the-art research and education facility, the Center has become a globally recognized leader in translational research.

21 OCT	Focus on Commercializing New Discoveries at 8th Annual Regional Biotech Conference in Bucks County
	The 2008 Annual Conference of the Regional Biotech Council was attended by 100 of Southeastern Pennsylvania biotechnology entrepreneurs and business men and women. Conference speakers highlighted best practices in launching biotechnology discoveries into the marketplace in light of current funding challenges.