The Alpha-1 Channel

Alpha-1 All The Time!

Our Mission...

The Alpha-1 Foundation is dedicated to providing the leadership and resources that will result in increased research, improved health, worldwide detection, and a cure for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.

Q: What is Alpha-1?

A: A hereditary condition which can cause lung disease in adults and liver disease in people of all ages.

Website provides explanations, answers common questions on Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

A new website provides an introduction to the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) and its protections for health insurance and employment.

It includes answers to common questions about GINA and helpful examples.

This online resource was created by Genetic Alliance, the Genetics and Public Policy Center at the Johns Hopkins University, and the National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics through funding by The Pew Charitable Trusts.

The GINA information website


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