Last year, Rianna Sommers, a veteran of many Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) conferences and a former star CHI intern started her first post-college professional job at Safe Passage Neuromonitoring (SPN). Early on in her tenure at the company, Rianna attended her first SPN staff retreat at the idyllic Mohonk Mountain House in Upstate New York. … Read more
Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) is delighted to share the news that last Sunday evening, President of the Board of Directors, Dr. Davelyn Hood, and Secretary of the Board of Directors, Pam Williams, were both elected to a second two year term. CHI is so lucky that these two talented and committed board members are serving … Read more
The Second Annual Sugar Soiree, in support of Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI), took place in Hillsborough, California, on Friday, November 13, 2015. It was an evening dedicated to raising hyperinsulinism awareness and funds for research, education, and support. The event took place at Carolands Chateau, a stunning mansion designed by renowned French Architect, Ernest Sanson. … Read more
The 2015 Congenital Hyperinsulinism (HI) Family Conference took place on September 29th and 30th at the Hospital Sant Joan de Déu in Barcelona, Spain. The Conference was a joint project of Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) and the Hospital Sant Joan de Déu. Participants gained a comprehensive understanding of HI including the history of basic scientific … Read more
Over 30,000 people will run 26.2 miles in the Boston Marathon tomorrow and CHI is in awe of all the runners, but there is one in particular we are especially focused on and proud of. Melissa Halstead is running as part of the Genzyme/NORD Running for Rare Diseases Program (RFR) and she is running for … Read more