February 2015 ISN News

Emily Pavlick is Tackling Scleroderma Now!

We thank Emily Pavlick for her comprehensive donation to tackle scleroderma! There's no better or more cost effective way to tackle scleroderma than through the nonprofit ISN at sclero.org. Posted 02/23/2015.

Genentech is Tackling Scleroderma Now!

The International Scleroderma Network thanks Genentech for their sponsorship support! Posted 02/21/2015.

New Topic: Skin Viscoelasticity in Systemic Sclerosis

Skin Viscoelasticity in Systemic Sclerosis. Skin is the largest organ in our body. It protects us from environmental factors, like sunshine and chemicals. It is like elastic, in that it stretches and then snaps back to its original shape and size, which is called viscoelasticity. ISN. Posted 02/18/2015.

Diffuse Scleroderma? Earn $150 with one-hour in-home research study on East Coast U.S.

Research Study for Diffuse Scleroderma Patients. If you live on the East Coast of the U.S., you may be eligible to earn $150 for this one-hour research study, in your own home. Participants will have blood work and urinalysis and answer a medical history questionnaire. The Plasma Source. Posted 02/17/2015.

Gilead is Tackling Scleroderma Now!

The International Scleroderma Network thanks Gilead for their sponsorship support! Posted 02/14/2015.

Ruben Garcia is Raising Scleroderma Awareness!

The nonprofit International Scleroderma Network thanks Ruben Garcia for raising awareness of scleroderma with scleroderma awareness bracelets! Bracelets are $2.50 each with free shipping and handling. They say "scleroderma" on one side and "sclero.org" on the other. Posted 02/11/2015. (Also see Donate Now)

Are You Eligible for Clinical Trials for Scleroderma or Pulmonary Hypertension?

Would you like to help scientists find a cure for scleroderma? Dozens of clinical trials for scleroderma and pulmonary hypertension are actively recruiting now. Review them and be sure to ask your scleroderma expert about the ones you are interested in. Posted 02/09/2015. (Also see Current Clinical Trials and Scleroderma Experts)

United Therapeutics is Tackling Scleroderma Now!

The International Scleroderma Network thanks United Therapeutics for their sponsorship support! Posted 02/06/2015.

In Loving Memory of Mary Harrison

The International Scleroderma Network thanks John and Sonya Liston for their generous donation to tackle scleroderma research in loving memory of Mary Harrison. (Also see Sclero Shop/Donate) Posted 02/05/2015.

Scleroderma? Shop at AmazonSmile!

Shop at AmazonSmile and Amazon will make a donation to the nonprofit International Scleroderma Network! Posted 02/04/2015.

Syble Buffington is Raising Scleroderma Awareness!

The nonprofit International Scleroderma Network thanks Syble Buffington for raising awareness of scleroderma with scleroderma awareness bracelets! Bracelets are $2.50 each with free shipping and handling. They say "scleroderma" on one side and "sclero.org" on the other. Posted 02/03/2015. (Also see Donate Now)

Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. is Tackling Scleroderma Now!

The International Scleroderma Network thanks Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. for their sponsorship support! Posted 02/02/2015.

SCLERO.ORG was the world's leading nonprofit for trustworthy research, support, education and awareness for scleroderma and related illnesses from 1998 to 2021. It was a grassroots movement from the original Scleroderma from A to Z web site, which was founded by Shelley Ensz. We were a 501(c)(3) U.S.-based public charitable foundation. We closed this web site and our nonprofit agency in April 2021.