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FRIENDS OF THE ERC
Robert B. Albee,
M.D. & Ken Sinervo, M.D. - Center for Endometriosis Care – Dr.
Robert Albee & Dr. Ken Sinervo are internationally acclaimed
surgeons who have been successfully treating patients with
Endometriosis from around the world for nearly thirty years. Dr.
Albee was among the first 100 surgeons in the United States to
receive the honor of being awarded certification in Advanced
Operative Laparoscopy by the Accreditation Council for Gynecologic
Endoscopy. Dr. Sinervo is similarly accredited. The ERC is honored
to have CEC staff members as part of our Medical Advisory Panel and
we are grateful to the CEC for their ongoing support of our mission
and endeavors. Endometriosis Foundation of America – a charitable endeavor launched in 2009 by international celebrity and Top Chef host, Padma Lakshmi, and leading NYC gynecologic surgeon, Tamer Seckin, MD. The ERC is pleased to collaborate with the EFA and was delighted to sponsor the foundation’s inaugural scientific symposium on Endometriosis in NYC on May 20, 2010. http://www.endofound.org/medicalconference
American Society
for Reproductive Medicine – ERC is pleased to be represented in this
professional organization, a nationally and internationally
recognized leader for multidisciplinary information, education,
advocacy and standards in the field of reproductive medicine.
American
Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists – the AAGL vision is to
serve women by advancing the safest and most efficacious diagnostic
and therapeutic techniques that provide less invasive treatments for
gynecologic conditions through integration of clinical practice,
research, innovation, and dialogue.
The International
Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy – an organization for the
advancement of knowledge and expertise in gynecologic endoscopy.
Jennifer Ritchie-Goodline,
Psy.D. - Dr. Ritchie-Goodline, a licensed clinical psychologist in
private practice, possesses a vast clinical and research interest in
women’s issues including Endometriosis, particularly women’s health
and treatment concerns. Dr. Ritchie-Goodline, an ERC Advisory Board
Member, has worked with the ERC many times over the years and has
been a constant supporter of our efforts.
Juneau Biosciences
– the ERC was the first Endometriosis organization to recognize,
support and promote the crucial genetic study endeavors of this
biotech corporation. We continue to facilitate the important
research effort of Juneau and are actively recruiting for their
ongoing saliva collection study.
EndoFemm: the
unique product company launched by Babette Gray in 2006. ERC was
again the first Endometriosis organization to recognize the
potential of these products and was pleased to run the first
EndoFEMM heating pad product focus study.
Serdar E. Bulun,
M.D., Ph.D. – ERC was the first Endometriosis organization to
recognize and support the landmark works of Dr. Bulun, who has been
heralded around the globe for his groundbreaking work on Aromatase
and Endometriosis. He is the Director of the Section of
Reproductive Biology Research Department / Obstetrics & Gynecology
at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, where he
continues his important research on the disease. Dr. Bulun has been
an ERC Advisor since our organization was founded.
St. Augustine
OBGYN – a leading OBGYN practice in St. Augustine, FL.
Associazione
Italiana Endometriosi Onlus (AIE) - L'Associazione Italiana
Endometriosi ONLUS * (AIE) é stata fondata nel 1999 da e per donne
affette da endometriosi, ha sede legale a Nerviano (Milano) ed è
riconosciuta come organizzazione di volontariato non lucrativa di
utilità sociale su tutto il territorio italiano (decreto dir. n. MI
115). E' regolarmente iscritta al Coordinamento Nazionale
Associazioni Malattie Croniche (CNAMC). Partecipa al circuito
internazionale dell’international
Endometriosis Association, una rete di associazioni presenti in
66 paesi del mondo e fa parte, inoltre, della
European Endometriosis Alliance di cui è membro fondatore. L’AIE
è l’associazione di pazienti interlocutrice presso la Commissione
d’indagine del Senato per il riconoscimento dell’endometriosi come
malattia sociale.
The Rosenthal
Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine - a Center founded
to facilitate and conduct rigorous scientific investigation to
evaluate the effectiveness, safety and mechanisms of action of
alternative and complementary remedies and practices, and provided
education to patients and professionals regarding such.
http://www.rosenthal.hs.columbia.edu/ Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine - The Institute is the premiere research and treatment center in Iran. Founded in 1991 and approved by the Ministry of Health, the Center is run under the direction of R.O. Samani, M.D. http://www.royaninstitute.org World Endometriosis Society - The ERC is a member of this International organization, which was founded to promote the exchange of clinical experience, scientific thought and investigation among gynecologists, endocrinologists, researchers, biologists and other qualified persons interested in endometriosis; to foster research in Endometriosis pathogenesis and treatment; to disseminate information about Endometriosis; to encourage and support collaboration among national and international societies interested in Endometriosis; and to organise the World Congresses on Endometriosis. http://www.endometriosis.ca/
Association of
Reproductive Health Professionals – the ERC is represented in this
professional education association that brings together health care
professionals across disciplines and specialties for evidence based
training and network building among committed colleagues.
Woman Can Do - The
ERC is a partner is this educational campaign launched by the
Society for Women's Health Research to provide women with accurate
information about volunteering for medical research.
The Primate
Freedom Project - The ERC is a member of this coalition dedicated to
ending the use of nonhuman primates in biomedical and harmful
behavioral experimentation. The Primate Freedom Project has three
components: Education, Advocacy, and Support. The ERC is a humane
charity and unlike similar Endometriosis foundations, does NOT
support animal testing.
The International
OxeGENE Group - a global research effort based at the University of
Oxford in the United Kingdom, OxeGENE is part of the International
Endogene Study, a world-wide collaboration which aims to find genes
responsible for causing Endometriosis. Endometriosis.org - Endometriosis.org is the global platform run by friend of the ERC, Lone Hummelshoj. World Endometriosis Research Foundation – The ERC is very pleased to be a supporting part of this international collaboration aimed at fostering global disease research. http://www.endometriosisfoundation.org
RESOLVE - The
National Infertility Foundation has been providing education,
advocacy and support to men and women facing the infertility crisis
since 1974.
The National
Women's Health Information Center - The NWHIC is a free service of
the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office on Women's
Health. Our foundation has partnered, for several years, with the
NIH in an Endometriosis education collaborative effort.
The Centers for
Disease Control Office on Reproductive Health - Government office
dedicated to providing statistics and information on reproductive
health concerns.
International
Adhesions Society - A global organization with the mission to
provide information to both patients and doctors on adhesion-related
disorders, their treatment and prevention.
Red Flags Weekly -
Publication founded by award-winning journalist Nicholas Regush,
dedicated to raising issues and facing challenges related to
healthcare investigation.
Red Orbit –
leading media resource with a dedicated interest in science, space,
health and technology news.
Associated
Pharmacologists &Toxicologists
Very Private® -
Founded by Jacqueline Brandwynne, the Brandwynne Corporation is
supported by a distinguished group of professional advisors
representing the medical specialties of Internal Medicine,
Gynecology & Obstetrics, Urology, Oncology, Psychiatry, Psychology,
Sexology, Biotech and Neurology. They provide advice and products
to advance the causes of women's health and intimate well-being. John Blondin & MENDO - Although Endometriosis is a female disease, it affects our male counterparts who love and support women in this constant battle. Realizing that there was little support out there for men like himself, John Blondin decided to implement a program, MENDO, for Men who Love Women with Endometriosis. Currently, MENDO is being transitioned to the ERC auspices. We are extremely to John Blondin and Carey Blondin for their implementation, support and maintenance of the first program in the entire world to support the needs of ‘Men Who Love Women with Endo’. We will do our best to carry out the vision of its founders and look forward to continuing to serve the needs of its community members. Please check back to our website often for the re-launch of MENDO.
Kerry-Ann Morris -
Kerry-Ann Morris – An extensively published author whose current
projects include "Unveiling Endometriosis: Revealing the Faces
Behind the Pain", Ms. Morris seeks to raise awareness, educate
others and provide support concerning Endometriosis to the women and
girls who live with Endometriosis worldwide. The ERC highly
recommends her recently published book, in which the ERC was
involved, “Living Well with Endometriosis.”
Reproductive
Health Specialists (RHS), western Pennsylvania's only independent
fertility center, patient care extends beyond leading-edge medicine
to include our Balance Within philosophy and one-on-one financial
counseling.
Empowered Medical
Corporation – Empowered Medical provides customer lead generation
software gateways for Physician and Hospitals as well as a resource
for women's health information dealing with diseases such as
Endometriosis.
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