September 2016

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Board Member Spotlight: Zack Rigoni

Author: Zachary Rigoni

Posted: 1/30/2019
Category: Community

Meet Zack Rigoni. Zack is an investment banker in NYC focused on upstream oil & gas companies, and he brings dynamic energy and a new perspective to the pursuit of achieving cCMV awareness in the United States. Zack is most happy when spending time with his family, including two young children.

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CMV Public Health & Policy Conference Roundup - Part One

Posted: 9/30/2016
Category: Advocacy, Community

This week saw the conclusion of the 2nd CMV Public Health & Policy Conference in Austin, Texas. This conference’s goals were focused around presenting the latest in CMV prevention, diagnostic, and treatment research, while providing information to attendees about early intervention options and other family and professional support resources.

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After a pregnant friend's CMV diagnosis, a pediatrician takes action

Posted: 9/15/2016
Category: Clinical

National CMV recently had the chance to speak with Dr. Keren Shahar-Nissan, a pediatrician at Schneider Medical Center of Israel, who has launched a Valacyclovir study in the wake of a friend being diagnosed with CMV infection during her pregnancy. With limited funding and increasing enrollment, Dr. Shahar-Nissan, is hoping for an increased appreciation and enthusiasm towards the prevention of congenital CMV infection.

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