John W. Walsh
John W. Walsh (February 4, 1949 – March 7, 2017) was an American non-profit leader and patient advocate. After being diagnosed with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, he co-founded the Alpha-1 Foundation and AlphaNet, both of which serve people diagnosed with that condition, and the COPD Foundation, which serves people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. As an advocate for alpha-1 and COPD patients, Walsh lobbied before Congress for increased research funding and medical benefits for patients, and served on a number of health-related committees and organizations.
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1by Sarah M. Bahr, Benjamin J. Weidemann, Ana N. Castro, John W. Walsh, Orlando deLeon, Colin M.L. Burnett, Nicole A. Pearson, Daryl J. Murry, Justin L. Grobe, John R. KirbyGet full text
Published 2015-11-01
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Published 2015-06-01
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