XOMA employees raised $10,000 for CHI as part of their 2015 End of Year Donation Drive. This is the largest company donation drive organized for Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI)! This donation is so important to CHI because donations like this help us to raise more awareness of the condition, and support more patients and research. … 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
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
Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) is pleased to announce that Dr. Diva DeLeon has been awarded a pilot grant in the amount of $60,000 to determine the efficacy of sirolimus in controlling hypoglycemia in infants with KATP hyperinsulinism (HI). The grant is awarded by the Orphan Disease Center of the University of Pennsylvania. The funds for … Read more