"Little by little, I learned to listen to myself, recognize my limits, and understand that asking for help is not a sign of weakness but an act of courage."
On August 17, dentist and MG patient Dr. Gene Cassagrande led a Wellness Webinar focused on having a successful dentist visit when you have myasthenia gravis. Dr. Cassagrande practiced dentistry for 30 years before transitioning into a role as a medical device salesperson. With his deep knowledge of dentistry and his lived experience with MG, […]
As a child in Iran, Dr. Fatemeh Khani Habibabadi was always
interested in the world around her. Now her research in autoimmune neurological
disorders is making a difference for people with MG.
Samm brings more than two decades of nonprofit experience, serving in executive leadership roles for healthcare nonprofits such as March of Dimes, National Brain Tumor Society, and the American Liver Foundation. She has an extensive background in organizational management, strategic planning, board and volunteer development, and revenue generation that results in growth and impact. As MGFA’s senior executive, Samm is responsible for providing the vision and strategy to fulfill the work identified in the organization’s strategic plan, support the MGFA’s vision and mission, and ensure that both the operational and board structures support this work.