Emily's Entourage
Emily's Entourage
Emily's Entourage (pronunciation: /ˈɛmɪliːz ˈɛn.tuːr.ɑːʒ/) is a non-profit organization dedicated to accelerating research and drug development for Cystic Fibrosis.
Etymology
The name "Emily's Entourage" is derived from the organization's founder, Emily Kramer-Golinkoff, and her dedicated team of supporters. The term "entourage" (pronounced /ˈɑːn.tuːr.ɑːʒ/) is of French origin, meaning a group of people attending or surrounding an important person.
History
Emily's Entourage was founded in 2011 by Emily Kramer-Golinkoff, who was diagnosed with a rare form of Cystic Fibrosis at a young age. The organization was established with the aim of accelerating research and drug development for this rare, life-threatening disease.
Mission
The mission of Emily's Entourage is to expedite life-saving treatments and a cure for those with Cystic Fibrosis and other rare diseases. The organization achieves this by leveraging the power of community, advancing cutting-edge research, and driving high-impact awareness campaigns.
Related Terms
- Cystic Fibrosis: A genetic disorder that affects mostly the lungs, but also the pancreas, liver, kidneys, and intestine.
- Non-profit organization: An organization that uses its revenues to further achieve its purpose or mission, rather than distributing its income to the organization's leaders, members, or shareholders.
- Drug development: The process of bringing a new pharmaceutical drug to the market once a lead compound has been identified through the process of drug discovery.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Emily's Entourage
- Wikipedia's article - Emily's Entourage
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