Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
Alyssa Athens is currently working as a Development Coordinator at Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Previously, Alyssa interned at Make-A-Wish® Illinois as a Wish Coordinating Intern, worked as a Therapeutic Teaching Assistant at CHICAGO PEDIATRIC THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER, LLC, and served as a Patient Service Representative at Coal Creek Physical Therapy. Alyssa has also been a Committee Member at Indiana University Dance Marathon. Alyssa holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Contemporary Dance from Indiana University Bloomington.
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
We imagine a world without pulmonary fibrosis. The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation is focused on our mission to act as the trusted resource for all who are affected by this disease. Our signature programs include: PFF Care Center Network PFF Patient Registry PFF Patient Communication Center PFF Ambassador Program An international network of support groups and online communities The PFF Summit Comprehensive disease education materials Our expert Medical Advisory Board and the biennial PFF Summit allow us to maintain an ongoing dialogue with physicians, researchers, industry representatives, and the patient community. This creates a collaborative environment that will help us achieve many of our goals. Our peer-reviewed research program supports projects that improve understanding of pulmonary fibrosis and will lead to successful therapies. We have developed significant relationships with industry partners and upheld our position as the honest broker to inform those affected by pulmonary fibrosis of important scientific breakthroughs.