Our Focus
The West Virginia Chapter of the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation, WVNBDF, provides education, support, awareness, and advocacy for the bleeding disorder community.
We are the leading resource for West Virginians affected by bleeding disorders. You can count on us to ensure your voice is heard. It’s with your help that we can make a difference. Learn more and get involved.
Our Mission ... Into Action
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We provide mission-focused experiences through education, support, community connections, and fun for those affected by bleeding disorders.
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We provide year-round events and fundraisers to spread awareness, educate, and generate crucial resources in support of our mission. Hope to see you at our next event!
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AdvocacyWe fight to protect access to quality healthcare and treatments we need to live healthy lives, but we can't do it without your voice. Discover how you and your family can make a big difference by joining our advocacy efforts.
News Articles
The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) recently published long-term follow up data on patients who have previously received the hemophilia B gene therapy fidanacogene elaparvovec. The therapy was approved by the U.S.
Novel gene editing therapies being developed for hemophilia could represent a significant advance in treatment, should they reach commercialization and become available to patients. They encompass very complex concepts and technologies that prompt new considerations relevant to long term safety and efficacy.
The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) has joined with three international bleeding disorders organizations in their call to action to continue research and development into gene therapy as a treatment option for hemophilia.
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