Ehlers-Danlos Society

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The Ehlers-Danlos Society is an international non-profit organization dedicated to patient support, scientific research, advocacy, and increasing awareness for the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS), hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD), and related medical disorders.[1] The society has organized multiple events around the world in an attempt to raise awareness for EDS. These events include a rally in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, and a conference in India.[2][3] The society also organizes symposiums dedicated to research on EDS.[4][5] The 2016 symposium resulted in the reclassification of Ehlers-Danlos subtypes.[6]

History[edit | edit source]

The Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation (EDNF) was founded in 1985 by Nancy Rogowski. In 2013, they donated money to help fund the opening of a research center in Baltimore.[7]

On May 1, 2016, in partnership with an international consortium of Ehlers-Danlos researchers, the EDNF became The Ehlers-Danlos Society.[8]

On September 7, 2017, the Ehlers-Danlos Society hosted a learning conference in Las Vegas.[9]

Leadership[edit | edit source]

There are two executive directors in the Ehlers-Danlos Society, one of which is the "International Executive Director" Lara Bloom,[10] and the other one is the "United States Executive Director", Shane Robinson.[11]

Board of Directors[12][edit | edit source]

  1. Sandra Aiken Chack, Chair[13]
  2. Susan Hawkins, Vice Chair[14]
  3. John Zonarich, Esq., Secretary[15]
  4. Richard Malenfant, MBA, MPH[16]
  5. Peter Cohl[17]
  6. Susan Haskel[18]
  7. Elizabeth Herndon[19]
  8. Jane Mitakides[20]
  9. Linda Neumann-Potash[21]
  10. Dr. Jakob Rasmussen[22]

Medical and Scientific Board[edit | edit source]

  1. Fransiska Malfait, M.D., Ph.D., Chair[23]
  2. Clair Francomano, M.D., Ph.D., Vice Chair[24]
  3. Qasim Aziz, MBBS, FRCP, Ph.D.[25]
  4. Peter Byers, M.D.[26]
  5. Marco Castori, M.D., Ph.D.[27]
  6. Heidi Collins, M.D.[28]
  7. Raymond Dalgleish, Ph.D.[29]
  8. Cecilia Giunta, Ph.D.[30]
  9. Rodney Grahame CBE, M.D., FRCP, FACP, FRSA[31]
  10. Alan Hakim, MA, FRCP[32]
  11. Fraser Cummins Henderson Sr., M.D.[33]
  12. Tomoki Kosho, M.D.[34]
  13. Cathleen L. Raggio, M.D.[35]
  14. Jane Simmonds, MCSP, MMACP, FHEA[36]
  15. Glenda Sobey, MB ChB, BSc Med (Hons), FC Derm[37]
  16. Brad Tinkle. M.D., Ph.D.[38]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Miller, Anna Medaris (2016-11-11). "Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: More Than Just Stretchy Skin and Bendy Joints". U.S. News. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
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  3. ↑ O'Dell, Emily Jane (2017-06-05). "The elastic girl: Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
  4. ↑ Jeffers, Barb (2017-05-01). "Local woman raises EDS awareness". Fillmore County Journal. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
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  6. ↑ "Ehlers-Danlos syndromes". Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center. National Institutes of Health. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
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  9. ↑ "The Ehlers-Danlos Society Global Learning Conference 2017: Thursday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. -". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
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  11. ↑ "Shane Robinson, Maryland State Delegate". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
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