Earlier this year, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Doris Matsui (D-CA), co-chairs of the bipartisan Rare Disease Congressional Caucus, introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to increase access to molecular diagnostic testing for rare cancer patients. The Finn Sawyer ACT will provide CMS (Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP)…
Dear Community Members, We are thrilled to announce Joe Osterbauer Lopez as our new Office Manager of Rein in Sarcoma! Joe’s previous work included Medical Administration at PsyBar, Office Manager for an Installer Service, Accounting Assistant at the University of Minnesota as well as duties such as event management, special projects and technology expertise. He…
As I reflect on the upcoming Juneteenth holiday, it does not escape me that while Americans are celebrating the freedom of slaves, racial health inequities still exist in our country. Studies show that these disparities are found in sarcoma patient outcomes as well (Martinez et al 2008). African Americans are more likely to die from…
Dear Community Members, We are thrilled to announce Lachelle Semanko as our new Executive Director of Rein in Sarcoma! We are preparing for her to take our reins on Monday, April 17. Described as the heart of her organization, she worked at Make-A-Wish Minnesota for over the past twenty-three years. She has grown from the…
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Dr. Andrea Espejo-Freire Dr. Andrea Espejo-Freire is an oncologist specializing in the care of patients with sarcomas and other rare tumors. Dr. Espejo-Freire received her medical degree from the Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador. She completed her residency in internal medicine and fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Espejo-Freire…
Dear RIS Community Members, We are proud to announce the search for our next executive director. Yes, this position is dear to the heart of current ED, Janelle Calhoun, and she knows it is the right time for transition, for her, her family and the future of RIS. She is honored to have served to…
Last year we were able to expand the Jan Maudlin Sarcoma Scholar program to the Medical College of Wisconsin and this year we expanded the program to the University of Wisconsin. The Jan Maudlin Scholars Program awards annual scholarships for medical students to support Rein in Sarcoma’s goal of educating the medical community and public…
Last month we announced the seven new Jan Maudlin Sarcoma Scholars for the 2022-2023 academic year. The Jan Maudlin Scholars Program awards annual scholarships for medical students to support Rein in Sarcoma’s goal of educating the medical community and public about sarcoma cancers. Thanks to the generosity of Jan and Tim Maudlin! It is time…
We are excited to announce the seven new Jan Maudlin Sarcoma Scholars for the 2022-2023 academic year. The program is now in place at four medical schools: University of Minnesota, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, and University of Wisconsin. The Jan Maudlin Scholars Program awards annual scholarships for medical students…
