Our Focus
The West Virginia Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation, WVNHF, 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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Advocacy
We 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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted CSL Behring’s Biologics License Application (BLA) for priority review of etranacogene dezaparvovec, an investigational gene therapy for hemophilia B.
Etranacogene dezaparvovec, also known as CSL222, consists of adeno-associated virus serotype 5 (AAV5), which function as a delivery vector carrying a gene cassette with the Padua variant of factor IX (FIX). AAV5 is a variant of the type of the adeno-associated virus vectors (AAVs) investigated in multiple ongoing gene therapy clinical trials.
The next generation of researchers are continuously inspiring and fueling NHF’s renewed focus on research. Dr. Olubusola (Bosula) Oluwole is one of the first-ever recipients of the new Jeanne Marie Lusher (JML) Diversity Fellowship.
NHF’s newest research fellowship program is named in honor of Dr. Jeanne Marie Lusher, a distinguished clinician and researcher whose career focused on inhibitor development in factor VIII patients.
Meet NHF's Education Specialist, Sonia Roger! As one of NHF's most tenured employees, Sonia is a vital part of the NHF community and loves giving back to families and patients. Learn more about her role at NHF!
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