December 2005 ISN News

Lisa Bulman: ISN Assistant News Guide

Lisa Bulman: ISN Assistant News Guide. Lisa, who is an ISN Support Specialist, has taken on an additional role, working with the ISN News team which is led by Sherrill Knaggs. Lisa will be posting some articles from the ISN Newsroom to the Sclero Forums message boards. Posted 12-22-05.

In Honor of Lisa Bulman, Tackling Scleroderma Now!

The International Scleroderma Network thanks Beverly Tardiff for her comprehensive donation to tackle scleroderma research, support, education and awareness, in honor of Lisa Bulman. Posted 12-20-05. (Also see Lisa Bulman and ISN: Comprehensive Donations)

In Loving Memory of Joan Hollars

The International Scleroderma Network thanks National Vinyl Products for their comprehensive donation to tackle scleroderma research, support, education and awareness, in loving memory of Joan Hollars . Posted 12-16-05. (Also see ISN: In Loving Memory)

Arnold and Joyce Slotkin are Tackling Scleroderma Now!

The International Scleroderma Network thanks Arnold and Joyce Slotkin for their comprehensive donation to tackle scleroderma research, support, education and awareness! Posted 12-16-05. (Also see ISN: Comprehensive Donation)

Janet and Chuck Pruitt are Tackling Scleroderma Now!

The International Scleroderma Network thanks Janet and Chuck Pruitt for their donation to tackle scleroderma research! Posted 12-09-05.

Sally Dougherty is Tackling Scleroderma Now!

The International Scleroderma Network thanks Sally Dougherty for her comprehensive donation to tackle scleroderma research, support, education and awareness! Posted 12-09-05. (Also see ISN: Comprehensive Donation)

Janey Willis: ISN Assistant News Guide

Janey Willis: ISN Assistant News Guide. Janey, who is an ISN Support Specialist, has taken on an additional role, working with the ISN News team of Sherrill Knaggs and Judy Tarro. Janey will be posting some articles from the ISN Newsroom to the Sclero Forums message board community. Posted 12-08-05.

Dr. Irene Miniati: Contributing Author, Voices of Scleroderma Volume 3

Dr. Irene Miniati: ISN Contributing Author for Voices of Scleroderma Volume 3. I am a young medical doctor working as a rheumatologist with Professor Matucci Cerinic at the University of Florence in Italy. My principal field of interest is autologous stem cell transplantation in scleroderma, a treatment that has emerged in the last decade. Posted 12-07-05.

In Loving Memory of Maxine Gail Mackler

The International Scleroderma Network thanks Gerald Mackler for his December donation in loving memory of Maxine Gail Mackler. Posted 12-06-05. (Also see ISN: In Loving Memory)

In Loving Memory of Deloris Robinson

The International Scleroderma Network thanks Neal Robinson and Family for their research donation in loving memory of Deloris Robinson. Posted 12-05-05.

12-16-05: Bogotá, Columbiana

Colombiana Support Group Tenemos programada nuestra proxima reunion para el dia Viernes 16 de Deciembre en en la Carrera 10 Nº 20-19, oficina 606-A edificio Saraga de Bogotá D.C. Posted 12-05-05.

In Loving Memory of Bill Conrath

The International Scleroderma Network thanks Trammell Crow Company for their comprehensive donation in loving memory of Bill Conrath. Posted 12-01-05. (Also see ISN: In Loving Memory Donors)

In Loving Memory of Mabel Noroian

The International Scleroderma Network thanks Jan Neilsen for her comprehensive donation in loving memory of Mabel Noroian. Posted 12-01-05. (Also see:ISN: In Loving Memory Donors)

NIH: Now Enrolling for Family/Twin Study

Families with Twins or Siblings where one has Systemic Rheumatic Disorders (Rheumatoid Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Scleroderma, or Myositis) and one does not. Families may enroll at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, just 9 miles north of Washington, DC or at their local physician's office. For information on the study, call the NIH patient recruiting office toll free at 1-800-411-1222 (For TTY: 1-866-411-1010). National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (NIH). Posted 12-01-05. (Also see Clinical Trial Open Enrollments, Scleroderma Research Registries and Causes of Scleroderma: Genetics)

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