The Alpha-1 Center provides comprehensive care for patients and families with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), the leading genetic cause of emphysema. Our multi-disciplinary team specializes in all aspects of care for AATD, including diagnosis, genetic counseling, and treatment, combining clinical care with research to enhance outcomes.
Ubicación y contacto
Centro Shapiro
Wednesday, noon to 4 p.m.
Departamentos y programas relacionados
Neumonología
Gastroenterología
Un departamento que brinda atención de medicina gastrointestinal para afecciones digestivas y apoyo para controlar los síntomas y mejorar la salud gastrointestinal a largo plazo.
Centro cardiovascular
Un departamento que brinda atención cardiológica para afecciones cardíacas y vasculares para apoyar la salud cardíaca y el bienestar general a largo plazo.
Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship
This three-year program provides training for fellows to become board-certified in both pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine. The fellowship includes clinical care at BMC and the VA Boston Healthcare system, as well as a mentored research project. An optional fourth year focused on research is also available to trainees.
Resumen investigativo
The Alpha-1 Center is actively involved in both laboratory-based research using patient biological samples and clinical research. Currently, we are initiating the first gene therapy trial for patients with liver complications of alpha-1 deficiency. All patients are evaluated to assess suitability for currently enrolling studies. We counsel patients about and enroll when appropriate in both observational studies and interventional clinical trials.