Study With Major Academic Medical Center to Evaluate the Potential of the Soy Peptide Lunasin to Reverse ALS Symptoms DURHAM, N.C., October 25, 2016—PatientsLikeMe and The Duke ALS Clinic have just completed enrollment in a virtual trial designed to test whether Lunasin, a peptide found in soy and some cereal grains, is helpful or harmful… Continue reading PatientsLikeMe Launches Virtual Trial for ALS Patients
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PatientsLikeMe Names George Parker Executive Vice President of Human Resources
Seasoned HR executive brings 30+ years of experience to the role October 12, 2016 – PatientsLikeMe today announced the appointment of George Parker as Executive Vice President of Human Resources (HR). In the newly-established role, Parker will oversee all aspects of human resources, with a focus on talent acquisition and development. The newest member of… Continue reading PatientsLikeMe Names George Parker Executive Vice President of Human Resources
PatientsLikeMe Names Marni Hall Senior Vice President
Former Director within the FDA to Spearhead Company’s Research and Policy Initiatives CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 11, 2016—PatientsLikeMe announced today it has appointed Marni Hall, PhD, MPH, as its new Senior Vice President of Research and Policy. A distinguished research scientist and public policy expert, Hall will develop and direct the strategies and teams focused on… Continue reading PatientsLikeMe Names Marni Hall Senior Vice President
You helped us reach our goal for #24DaysofGiving!
That’s right, you did it again! A big thank you to the PatientsLikeMe community for helping us reach our #24DaysofGiving goal for the second year in a row. Together, you donated 476,243 health data points! We’ll be making a $20,000 donation to Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island to help fund life-affirming wishes for seriously ill… Continue reading You helped us reach our goal for #24DaysofGiving!
The American College of Cardiology and PatientsLikeMe to Bring Patient Focus to Diabetes Research and Care
Real-world, clinical insights and patient engagement central to improving health outcomes WASHINGTON and CAMBRIDGE, MASS., November 9, 2015—The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and PatientsLikeMe have launched a partnership to explore innovative ways to make real-world patient feedback and experience more central to diabetes research and care. Focused on the ACC’s Diabetes Collaborative Registry®, the partnership… Continue reading The American College of Cardiology and PatientsLikeMe to Bring Patient Focus to Diabetes Research and Care
A day in the life of User Experience Designer Flavia Gnecco
By now, you’re probably familiar with our “Day in the life” series. But in case you haven’t had a chance to check it out, here’s a quick overview: members of the PatientsLikeMe community share a lot about their health journey and experiences on the site. In turn, we like to share stories from the PatientsLikeMe… Continue reading A day in the life of User Experience Designer Flavia Gnecco
#NotAlone Recap: On PatientsLikeMe, no one is alone…
As our #NotAlone campaign wraps up, we hope you’ve been encouraged by the thoughts and personal stories of how other members have felt less alone by learning, connecting and tracking on the site. We recently had a look at all the member posts in the #NotAlone forum and wanted to share some highlights with you!… Continue reading #NotAlone Recap: On PatientsLikeMe, no one is alone…
#NotAlone: On PatientsLikeMe, no one is alone
Our co-founder Jamie Heywood calls it “the big idea my brother inspired.” A community of people learning from each other’s shared health experiences, connecting with people who get what they’re going through, and tracking their journeys to inform new research and help others understand what might work best for them. That is PatientsLikeMe, and that… Continue reading #NotAlone: On PatientsLikeMe, no one is alone
Data donations make wishes come true
Back in December 2014, the PatientsLikeMe community donated 450,000 health data points during the 24 Days of Giving campaign, and a special thanks to everyone who participated and have continued to donate their data for good. Every donation made wishes come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions, and on behalf of the community, PatientsLikeMe made… Continue reading Data donations make wishes come true
Tackling brain illness, together
Our partners at One Mind are advocating for a better understanding of the brain in general, and they’ve narrowed it down to a single statement: Our brains need answers. And that’s why they launched the “Needs” campaign story, underneath the hashtag #BrainsNeedAnswers. Think about it – what does your brain, or the brain of a… Continue reading Tackling brain illness, together