A Patient’s Perspective: The Importance of Gaucher Specialists
Contributed by Stu Berman Having been diagnosed in the early... Read more
In Memoriam: Dr. Henry Mankin
The National Gaucher Foundation is saddened to hear of the... Read more
National Gaucher Foundation: 2018 Year in Review
The National Gaucher Foundation looks back on the accomplishments of 2018, made possible by the support and participation of the Gaucher disease community.
A Q&A with Gaucher Disease Specialists: The 2018 NGF Patient Symposium in Review
At a recent symposium on Gaucher disease, nationally and internationally... Read more
The History of Gaucher Disease
The history of a disease can be tricky to pinpoint.... Read more
[Webinar] Parenting Adolescents with Gaucher Disease
On October 8, the National Gaucher Foundation hosted a webinar... Read more
Meet Our Ambassadors
In 2018, the National Gaucher Foundation announced its first Ambassador... Read more
Drug Pricing, a Complex Issue Affecting the Rare Disease Community
Orphan drugs are expensive, and recent changes to the Orphan Drug Act may up the price even more. Find out how to take action and make your voice heard.
Precision Medicine and the Implications for Gaucher Disease (Podcast Recap)
Precision medicine could help enhance and direct treatment for Gaucher disease. But it might be challenging to obtain detailed genetic information from people living with Gaucher disease.
The Founder Effect’s Influence on Jewish Genetic Diseases
Among groups of people worldwide, genetic variation plays a key role in the prevalence of certain genetic diseases like Gaucher disease. Genetic diseases can affect anyone, but in some groups, certain diseases are more common compared to others. This can be attributed to genetic drift, or how frequently various genotypes (genetic makeups) appear in populations of individuals.
