September 5, 2017
10 tips to Help others understand Type 1 Diabetes
Whether kicking off a new school year or returning to school after a new diagnosis, one of the best ways to ensure your child is safe and supported at school is to help the people around them understand Type 1 diabetes.
September 1, 2017
New Hope In IBD Clinical Research
Exciting and innovative new treatments for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, are now being offered in clinical research trials at Virginia Mason supported by BRI.
September 1, 2017
Supporting a Legacy of Research
Recently, we received one of our surprise donations. It came from Penn Mason McClatchey Sr., the grandson of one of the founders of Virginia Mason, John Blackford, MD. In 1920, Dr.
September 1, 2017
Breakthrough: Allergy Cell Discovered
Today when people have allergies and want to eliminate them, they must take allergy shots for a specific allergy such as pet dander or grass pollen.
August 31, 2017
Thank You
From the dramatic 787 flyover to Jerry Kelly winning his first PGA TOUR Champions, the 2017 Boeing Classic was a fun event for golfers, fans and volunteers! Over 75,000 attendees made the trip to The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge to watch legends of the game like Fred Couples, Fred Funk and Bernhard
August 25, 2017
Exercising Outside the Box: Unique Activities for Kids
Exercise can be beneficial for children living with an autoimmune disease. It helps to regulate blood sugar, helps increase mental alertness and feelings of well-being. The key is gradual and gentle, without overdoing muscle fatigue and increasing pain.
August 18, 2017
Collaborating to Understand Type 1 Diabetes
What is the difference between an individual whose pancreas will continue producing insulin for 50 years, versus someone whose body may suddenly stop generating it within the next 18 months?
August 11, 2017
Golfing for Research
The golf course and a research lab are very different, but the combination brings great results. BRI has been the Boeing Classic’s community beneficiary since 2010 and the tournament has become the largest annual fundraising event for BRI.
August 2, 2017
BRI Team Discovers Key Cell That Causes Allergies
Scientists at BRI, led by Erik Wambre, PhD, made the breakthrough discovery that could change allergy research worldwide, by identifying a single type of cell that appears to drive all allergies.
July 31, 2017
Connecting the Dots Between Allergies and Autoimmune Disease
At first glance, allergies and multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes may seem more different than similar.
