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WRI Hospital Partner in Kansas City Plays Key Role in Drug Approval

Cystic Fibrosis patients with the defect G551D mutation may benefit from the FDA's approval of Kalydeco. Kalydeco is the first drug that targets the underlying causes of Cystic Fibrosis. Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, a partner of WRI, helped trial the drug. For the past seven years, WRI has given $600,000 with 100% of the funds underwiting the drug trial study at Children’s Hospital. Kalydeco represents a major treatment advance for the cystic fibrosis community. In clinical trials patients who took Kalydeco showed:
  • A significant improvement of lung function
  • A significant reduction in sweat chloride to below the diagnostic level for CF
  • Fewer pulmonary exacerbations
  • Patient-reported reduction in respiratory symptoms
  • Improvement in weight gain; and
  • No safety issues

Full FDA Press Release



AMC Theatres “Replay for Charity” Benefits
Will Rogers Institute and Movie Fans

Moviegoers get their chance to see their favorite films one more time on the big screen through AMC Theatres Replay for Charity. Throughout the year, AMC replays movie hits such as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, The Smurfs, Real Steel, and Academy Award nominee Puss In Boots, and Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, with proceeds benefiting the Will Rogers Institute. Guests pay a special ticket price of only $5 and receive a special gift.

This summer look for our public service announcement playing in movie theaters across the country! We appreciate your support.



Will Rogers Institute Names 
Dr. Elizabeth G. Nabel 
2012 Award Recipient for Lung Research

Dr. Elizabeth G. Nabel was presented the Will Rogers Institute's Annual Award for Lung Research in Los Angeles, California. The annual award honors an eminent scientist for extraordinary work leading to advancements in treatment for lung diseases. She is the fifth recipient of the prestigious award from the Will Rogers Institute.

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Will Rogers Institute's Annual Award for Lung Research Recipient,
Dr. Bruce Beutler, Awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine



Bruce Beutler, M.D., the 2010 Will Rogers Institute Annual Prize Recipient for Lung Research, has won the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

Dr. Beutler is also Chair of the Department of Genetics at The Scripps Research Institute and professor and director of the Center for the Genetics of Host Defense at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Read full Scripps Research Institute Article
WRI 2012 Award for Lung Research Recipient




WRI Partnerships in Health

Diane Reindl named Will Rogers Institute's AAHE Fellowship Recipient
Boys & Girls Club Be Healthy, Be Fit, Be Great Award





 

Will Rogers Institute's Educational Campaign

Did you know over 17 million adults and 7 million children in the United States suffer from asthma? WRI offers several free booklets on asthma and health & fitness to the public.

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