The beginning of the Foundation’s story starts with Jeffrey asking us to “Do Something!”
You’ve heard our mission before, “to dedicate our efforts to early diagnosis, meaningful treatments and, ultimately, cures through research, physician education, public awareness, advocacy, patient support, and newborn screening.”
The first step in that mission is to identify expert immunologists who share a passion for helping others, especially PI patients and their families. It is very fulfilling to find these wonderful physicians and work together to establish Jeffrey Modell Research and Diagnostic Centers for them to lead; and we’ve been lucky enough to have multiple locations in the US and around the world!
I am proud to share that just recently we opened another Center, to be led by a very talented, compassionate, and amazing physician – Dr. Michael Keller, from Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC.
Dr. Keller is a pediatric immunologist and specializes in Immunodeficiencies. Not only is he a highly respected research physician and the recipient of many prestigious awards – he’s as nice as can be!
This new Center in Washington, DC provides us with the opportunity to improve the lives of those affected by PI in our Nation’s Capital.
Fred and I are thrilled that JMF is partnering with Dr. Keller and Children’s National. This is a most welcome addition to the Foundation’s Network and we are so excited, proud, and honored to work alongside him, as we continue to “Do Something” for the PI Community.
We're happy to share the blog post from Children's National covering this wonderful dedication!