At a recent Mission: Cure patient education webinar, Dr. Yasmin Hernandez-Barco of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, joined by Katharine Provencher of the IgG4ward! Foundation, walked attendees through the essentials of autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP): what it is, how it’s diagnosed, and what treatment options are available today. The conversation sparked so many great […]
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Dr. Freeman answers the most common questions caregivers ask about pediatric exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI).
Pediatric Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency FAQ: Part 1 Read More »
Program Assistant –Communications Mission: Cure is a nonprofit founded in 2017 to improve the health and lives of people affected by costly diseases with poor and inequitable patient outcomes, starting with Pancreatitis, a painful inflammatory disease with no effective treatment. We bring a sense of urgency, efficiency, and innovation to the disease-curing ecosystem. Role Summary:
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Dr. Roberts walks you through how to pick the right supplements, especially for pancreatitis, digestive issues, or nutrient deficiencies.
Step-By-Step Guide for Finding High Quality Supplements Read More »
Operations and People Manager Your career at Mission: Cure can help improve the lives of people who are suffering and change the way diseases are cured. Mission: Cure, a nonprofit founded in 2017 to cure pancreatitis and other costly diseases with poor outcomes, is hiring an Operations & People Manager. Reporting to the CEO, this
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December 2025 — Mission: Cure is pleased to announce a collaboration with Cibus Therapeutics and Greenstone Biosciences, two biotechnology companies working together developing next-generation treatments for pancreatic and gastrointestinal diseases. This partnership reflects Mission: Cure’s commitment to keeping the patient community informed about emerging science and supporting efforts to advance new therapies for chronic pancreatitis.
High triglyceride levels can affect people in different ways. High triglycerides often don’t cause symptoms, so many people don’t realize their levels are elevated until a blood test. When triglycerides get extremely high, they can sometimes cause physical signs (like small yellow skin bumps) and can raise the risk of serious complications, including acute pancreatitis
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We have some exciting news for people living with pancreatitis caused by the FCS genetic mutation. The FDA has approved REDEMPLO® (plozasiran), a new treatment from Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals that lowers triglycerides and reduces acute pancreatitis attacks in adults with Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS). This is an important step for people with FCS and a meaningful
FDA Approves New Treatment for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) Read More »
With heavy hearts, Mission: Cure shares the news of the passing of a visionary leader, dedicated advisor, and generous supporter, Sam Shrauger.
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High triglycerides are one of the leading causes of pancreatitis, and for some people, extremely high levels can be caused by a rare genetic condition called Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS). We’re excited to share a new resource created for and by the FCS community in partnership with Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals. This was specifically designed for people
New Resource: Managing Life with FCS – A Peer Support Toolbox Read More »
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