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Author: Genna Mvalo

MG Patient Advocates Make Their Voices Heard During Rare Disease Week 2021
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MG Patient Advocates Make Their Voices Heard During Rare Disease Week 2021

Genna Mvalo | August 24, 2021
MG Advocates Describe Their Experiences During Rare Disease Week
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MGFA Partners with Rare Across America to Advocate for MG Patients
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MGFA Partners with Rare Across America to Advocate for MG Patients

Genna Mvalo | March 22, 2021
Volunteers Ensure Political Leaders Understand the Challenges of Rare Diseases like Myasthenia.
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MGFA Pilot Grant Awards Announced for 2020
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MGFA Pilot Grant Awards Announced for 2020

Genna Mvalo | December 15, 2020
MGFA is pleased to award research grants each year to help advance the understanding of myasthenia gravis. Congratulations to the amazingly creative medical professionals and researchers who earned the 2020 funding grants.
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MGFA PILOT GRANT AWARDS ANNOUNCED FOR 2020
MG Research

MGFA PILOT GRANT AWARDS ANNOUNCED FOR 2020

Genna Mvalo | December 15, 2020
Grant funding announced in myasthenia gravis research
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Samantha Masterson

President & CEO

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.