New Directions - Spring 2008

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Minimally Invasive Diagnostic Center Opens 
Dr. Ali Musani and state-of-the-art equipment bring interventional pulmonology to National Jewish

Schwartz to Lead Pulmonary Division and New Genetics Center
One of the foremost experts in the genetics of pulmonary disease, Dr. David Schwartz, joins National Jewish

National Jewish Great Place to Be a Postdoc   
For second consecutive year, National Jewish recognized by The Scientist magazine

Alliance with Siemens Advances Imaging, Diagnostic Capabilities
Partnership formed with one of the top medical imaging companies in the world

National Jewish Continues Expansion
National Jewish adds South Denver and Highlands Ranch satellite facilities

FitLogix Weight-Loss Program Finds Long-Term Success    
Personal coaching, technology and education help participants succeed

Genetic Counseling for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Genetic counselor Janet Taylor helps families sort through difficult issues raised by new tests for genes associated with pulmonary fibrosis

Special Events Break Fundraising Records   
Generous donors raised more than $3.5 million at National Jewish events

Gift Annuity Offers Protection from Market Volatility    
Lock in high rates of payment with annuities

Corporate Matching Makes Donations Dollars Go Farther   
Many companies match donations made by employees

Gift Offers Lasting Legacy of Support for National Jewish
Elfriede Grevendick includes National Jewish in her estate plans

Jean Morris Memorial Garden Wall       

Adding a plaque to the garden wall is a beautiful way to honor loved ones

Long-Delayed Diagnosis Leads to Chair in Cystic Fibrosis
Rebecca Runyon Bryan's gift allows for expansion of the cystic fibrosis program

Treatment May Prevent Allergic Reactions to Food
Researchers testing immunotherapy to treat food allergies

Speeding the Immune Response
Dr. Raul Torres' findings may guide development of more effective vaccines

New Test Finds Hidden Hole in the Heart
No one knew what was plaguing Clifford McKenzie until he took an innovative test developed by Dr. Howard Weinberger

Genetic Test Offers Example of Personalized Medicine
Test helps patients determine correct dose of blood-thinning drug