Kansas Coalition
for Lifesaving Cures
PO Box 394
Topeka KS 66601-0394

Toll-free: 800-821-2658
Email: info@kansascures.com

Who We Are


Partial list of members

Titles and affiliations of individual members are for identification purposes only.

Patient and Medical Organizations

Alliance for Aging Research

Alliance for Stem Cell Research

ALS Therapy Development Foundation

American Academy of Neurology

American Association for Cancer Research

American Association of Neurological Surgeons

American Diabetes Association

American Federation for Aging Research

American Gastroenterological Association

American Pediatric Surgical Association

American Society for Cell Biology

American Society of Hematology

American Society for Reproductive Medicine

Brain Tumor Action Network

Children's Neurobiological Solutions
Foundation


Christopher Reeve Foundation

Coalition for the Advancement of Medical
Research

Representing more than 90 patient advocacy organizations, medical associations & research institutions. See list of CAMR members below.*

Cure Autism Now

Cure Paralysis Now

CuresNow

Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc. (CFRI)

Daniel Heumann Fund for Spinal Cord Research

Diabetes Research Institute

Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, Inc.

The Endocrine Society

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

FSH Society
FacioScapuloHumeral Muscular Dystrophy Society

Hereditary Disease Foundation

Hygeia Foundation, Inc.

International Society for Stem Cell Research

Jack Orchard ALS Foundation, Inc.

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International

Kidney Cancer Association

Lance Armstrong Foundation

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Miami Project to Cure Paralysis

Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

Mid-America Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

National Association of Hepatitis Task Forces

National Brain Tumor Foundation

National Children's Leukemia Foundation

National Council on Spinal Cord Injury

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition

National Parkinson Foundation

National Partnership for Women & Families

National Prostate Cancer Coalition

North American Brain Tumor Coalition

North American Spine Society/National Association of Spine Specialists

Parkinson's Action Network

Parkinson Alliance

Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Inc.

Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland

Parkinson's Unity Walk

Project A.L.S.

Prostate Cancer Foundation.

Research!America.

Research for Cure

Society for Women's Health Research

Stem Cell Action Network

Stowers Institute for Medical Research

Student Society for Stem Cell Research

Take Charge! Cure Parkinson's, Inc.

United Spinal Association

University of Kansas Medical Center

*The Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research represents the following organizations:

Alliance for Aging Research

Alpha-1 Foundation

American Association for Cancer Research

American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons

American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association

American College of Neuropsychopharmacology

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

American Diabetes Association

American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR)

American Gastroenterological Association

American Medical Association

American Parkinson's Disease Association Arizona Chapter

American Society for Cell Biology

American Society for Microbiology

American Society for Neural Transplantation and Repair

American Society for Reproductive Medicine

American Society of Hematology

Association of American Medical Colleges

Association of American Universities

Association of Independent Research Institutes

Association of Professors of Medicine

Association of Reproductive Health Professionals

Axion Research Foundation

Biotechnology Industry Organization

Burnham Institute

California Institute of Technology

California Research and Cures Coalition

Californians for Cures

Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation

Cedars-Sinai Health System

Children’s Neurobiological Solutions Foundation

Christopher Reeve Foundation

Coalition for Brain Injury Research

Columbia University Medical Center

Committee for the Advancement of Stem Cell Research

Cornell University

CuresNow

Duke University Medical Center

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Familial Dysautonomia Hope Foundation

Genetics Policy Institute

Glaucoma Research Foundation

Hadassah

Harvard University

Hereditary Disease Foundation

Hope for ALS

International Foundation for Anticancer Drug Discovery

International Longevity Center -- USA

International Society for Stem Cell Research

Jeffrey Modell Foundation

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International

Massachusetts Biotechnology Council

National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research

National Association for Biomedical Research

National Coalition for Cancer Research

National Council on Spinal Cord Injury

National Health Council

National Partnership for Women and Families

National Venture Capital Association

New Jersey Association for Biomedical Research

Parkinson’s Action Network

Parkinson's Disease Foundation

Pittsburgh Development Center

Project A.L.S.

Quest for Cure

Research!America

Resolve: The National Infertility Association

Rett Syndrome Research Foundation

Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins

Rutgers University

Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research

Society for Women's Health Research

Stanford University

Stem Cell Action Network

Stem Cell Research Foundation

Steven and Michele Kirsch Foundation

Student Society for Stem Cell Research

Take Charge! Cure Parkinson’s, Inc.

Texans for the Advancement of Medical Research

Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc.

Travis Roy Foundation

University of California System

University of Minnesota

University of Rochester Medical Center

University of Southern California

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Vanderbilt University and Medical Center

Washington University in St. Louis

WiCell Research Institute

Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation

Wisconsin Association for Biomedical Research and Education

 



Notable Individual Members

Partial list. Titles and affiliations are for identification purposes only.

Mary L. Adams
Volunteer & Past Board Member
Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland

David Adkins
Vice Chancellor for External Affairs
University of Kansas Medical Center

Janice M. Arbuckle
Associate Dean for Administration
University of Kansas School of Medicine – Wichita

Marc Asher, MD
University Distinguished Professor
University of Kansas Medical Center

Nancy J. Atchley
Board Member
United Methodist Campus Ministries

Barbara Atkinson, MD
Executive Vice Chancellor
University of Kansas Medical Center

Ellen Averett, PhD
Research Assistant Professor
Department of Health Policy & Management
University of Kansas Medical Center

Bernie Beaudoir
Board Member
Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland

Merilyn Berenbom
President
Jewish Community Foundation

Loren Berenbom, MD
Cardiologist
University of Kansas Hospital
Governor, American College of Cardiology

Michael R. Berman, MD
President
Hygeia Foundation, Inc.

Irene Bettinger, MD
Neurological Consultants of Kansas City
Professional Advisory Board
Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland

Mary Beth Blake
Founder, Center for Practical Bioethics
Chair, University of Kansas School of Nursing
Advisory Board

Michael Bleich, RN, PhD
Associate Dean
Clinical & Community Affairs
University of Kansas School of Nursing

Henry Bloch
Honorary Chairman
H&R Block, Inc.

Harvey S. & Beverly Bodker
Members, Johnson County Community College
Board of Directors

Brad Boers
Board Member
Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland

Dick Bond
Member
Kansas Board of Regents

Mary S. Boyden, MD
Retired Physician

Richard W. Brown
Co-Chairman
Stowers Institute for Medical Research

Virginia Bruce-Wolfe, PhD
Research Psychologist
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Medical School

Rex Buchanan
Past President
Kansas Academy of Sciences

Jeffrey M. Burns, MD
Director, Alzheimer and Memory Center
University of Kansas Medical Center
Principal Investigator
University of Kansas Brain Aging Project

Paul Carttar
Executive Vice Chancellor for External Affairs
University of Kansas

Steven B. Case, PhD
Assistant Director, Center for Science Education
University of Kansas

Paul D. Cheney, PhD
Professor & Chair
Department of Molecular and Integrative
Physiology
University of Kansas Medical Center

Lane Christenson, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Molecular and Integrative
Physiology
University of Kansas Medical Center

Rochelle Chronister
Former Secretary of Social and Rehabilitation
Services

Jessica Clark
Clinical Instructor
Licensed Occupational Therapist
University of Kansas Medical Center

Rita Clifford, RN, PhD
Associate Dean
School of Nursing
University of Kansas

Amy L. Comstock
Executive Director
Parkinson's Action Network

Glendon C. Cox, MD
Vice Dean
School of Medicine
University of Kansas Medical Center

Robert Crangle
Fellow, American Association for the Advancement
of Science
Recipient, National Science Foundation
Meritorious Public Service Award

Irene Cumming
President/CEO
University of Kansas Hospital

Charles Curtis
Board Member
Veterans Administration Research Foundation

George Dahlman
Vice President, Public Policy
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Susan DeLaurentis
President/CEO
Alliance for Stem Cell Research

Drew Dimmel
President
Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland

Jill S. Docking
Vice President
A.G. Edwards and Sons

William R. Docking
Chairman & CEO
Union State Bank
Board Member, Kansas Health Foundation
Former Member, Kansas Board of Regents

The Rev. Paul O. & Dorcas K. Doering
Lutheran Clergyman
Evangelical Lutheran Church of America

Michael P. Dreiling, Jr.
Board Member
Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland

Meg Duggan
Executive Director
Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland

Kathy Neufeld Dunn
Pastor/Mediator
Peace Mennonite Church of Lawrence

Kathryn A. Ellerbeck, MD
Pediatrician
University of Kansas Medical Center

Robin Elliott
Executive Director
Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Inc.

Mark A. Ernst
Chairman & CEO
H&R Block, Inc.
Chairman, Civic Council of Kansas City
Trustee, University of Missouri - Kansas City

Jennifer Farley
Program Coordinator
Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland

John A. Ferraro, PhD
Professor & Chairman
Department of Hearing and Speech
University of Kansas Medical Center

Arlene Finney
Social Work Administrator
Ozanam/Cornerstones of Care
Board Member, Child Protection Team

Dean Floyd
Past President
Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland

Maryem Floyd
Support Group Leader
Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland

Harvey J. Fried
President, Community Improvement District
Downtown Kansas City

Barbara J. Geiger
President
Clinical Research Management Services, Inc.

Richard A. Guthrie, MD
Clinical Professor
University of Kansas School of Medicine – Wichita
Director
Mid-America Diabetes Association

Diana W. Guthrie, PhD
Professor Emeritus
Department of Pediatrics
University of Kansas School of Medicine – Wichita
Member, Mid-America Diabetes Association

Adele Hall
Community Volunteer

Donald J. Hall
Chairman of the Board
Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Janet Hamburg
Professor of Dance
University of Kansas
Co-Leader
Lawrence Parkinson Support Group

William Hammond
President
Alzheimer's Resource Center

Keiley Hanson
Board Member
Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland

Alice Hart
Adjunct Instructor
Emporia State University

R. Scott Hawley, PhD
Investigator & American Cancer Society
Research Professor
Stowers Institute for Medical Research

Robert & JoAnn Hayes
Retired
Past President, United Cerebral Palsy

Robert Hemenway, PhD
Chancellor
University of Kansas

Irvine O. Hockaday, Jr.
Chairman of the Board
Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute

Thad Holcombe
Campus Pastor
Ecumenical Christian Ministries
University of Kansas

Marvin Hunt
Assistant Dean of Continuing Education
University of Kansas

Lori Hutfles
Executive Director
Kansas Coalition for Lifesaving Cures

Judy Ireland
Program Director
Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland

Brenda Issa, MD
Pediatrician
University of Kansas School of Medicine -
Wichita

Drue Jennings
Shughart, Thomson & Kilroy
Former CEO, Kansas City Power & Light
Former Interim Director of Athletics, University of Kansas

Roy Jensen, MD
Director
Kansas Masonic Cancer Research Institute
University of Kansas Medical Center

Sarah Johnston, MD
Physician
University of Kansas School of Medicine – Wichita

Mark Jorgenson
President & CEO – Kansas City
US Bank
Board Member, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

Brad Kemp
Board Member
Design Industries Foundation
Fighting AIDS

Robert J. Kennedy
Chairman of the Board
Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland

Bob Kipp
Retired Vice President, Hallmark Cards
Former City Manager, Kansas City, MO

Leonard Krishtalka, PhD
Director, Natural History Museum and
Biodiversity Research Center
University of Kansas

Robb Krumlauf, PhD
Scientific Director
Stowers Institute for Medical Research

Janna LaCock
Executive Director
Mid-America Chapter of The Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society

Allison Landes
Founder & President
Take Charge! Cure Parkinson's, Inc.

Peter S. Levi
President
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

Rabbi Mark Levin
Congregation Beth Torah

Rick Lucas
Board Member
Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland

William Lucas
Past Chairman
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

William M. Lyons
President & CEO
American Century Investments

Kelly Lyons, PhD
Director of Parkinson's Disease Research
University of Kansas Medical Center

Meghan Macy
Patient Services Manager
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Karen Maddox
Family Caregiver Specialist
North Central Flint Hills Area
Agency on Aging

Nancy Tilson Mallett, MD
Physician
Kansas City Internal Medicine

T. Nelson Mann
Board Member
Greater Kansas City Area Chamber of Commerce

Connie Marsh, MD
Associate Clinical Professor
Department of Psychiatry
University of Kansas School of Medicine – Wichita

Gene E. Marsh, MD
Physician/Surgeon
Emergency Services of Kansas

James D. Marshall, Jr.
Past President
Helping Hand of Goodwill

Jeff McCaffrey
Student
University of Missouri – Kansas City
Chapter Director
Student Society for Stem Cell Research

Newton C. McCluggage, MD
Retired Physician

Abbie McKnight, DDS
Professional Advisory Board
Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland

Karen L. Miller, RN, PhD
Senior Vice Chancellor
University of Kansas Medical Center
Dean, University of Kansas Schools of Nursing
and Allied Health

William B. Neaves, PhD
President & CEO
Stowers Institute for Medical Research

William C. Nelson
Chairman, Early Learning Leadership Board
Mid-America Regional Council
Member, Kansas Children's Cabinet

Robert T. Neustrom
Retired Engineer
Former President, Shawnee Mission Unitarian
Universalist Church

Marcia Nielsen, PhD, MPH
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health Policy &
Governmental Affairs
University of Kansas Medical Center

Jack P. Nix, Jr.
President & CEO
J.E. Dunn Construction
Lieutenant General (Retired)
US Army

Roshann Parris
Past Board Member
Children's Mercy Hospital

Amy J. Piersol
Former Alumni Director
Ottawa University

Jeff Radel, PhD
Associate Professor
Occupational Therapy Education
University of Kansas Medical Center

Eashwer K. Reddy, MD, FACR
Professor & Interim Chairman
Radiation Oncology
University of Kansas Medical Center

Robert D. Regnier
President
Bank of Blue Valley

Robbin Reynolds
President, Sound Products, Inc.
Women Philanthropists for KU
Advisory Board

Fia Richmond
Founder & President
Children's Neurobiological Solutions Foundation

Camillo Ricordi, MD
Scientific Director
Diabetes Research Institute

Laurie Roberts
Former TV News Anchor
KSNW - Wichita, KSHB - Kansas City

Frank J. Ross, Jr.
Former Board Chair
Kansas City Chapter
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation

Maria Cristina Scagliotti, MD
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Linda Segebrecht
Chief Operating Officer
Project Explore
Board Member
Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland

Harry Shaffer, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Economics
University of Kansas

Sandra Simmons
Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Kansas City Cancer Center

Robert K. Skillman, MD

Peter G. Smith, PhD
Professor
Molecular and Integrative Physiology
University of Kansas School of Medicine

Michael J. Soares, MD
Professor
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
University of Kansas Medical Center

Debbie Sosland-Edelman, PhD
Executive Director
Sosland Foundation

Robert Stephan
Former Kansas Attorney General

Edith L. Taylor, PhD
Senior Curator, University of Kansas Natural
History Museum

Thomas Taylor, PhD
Distinguished Professor
University of Kansas
Member, National Academy of Sciences

Lisa M. Vansaghi, MD
Associate Director
Internal Medicine Residency Program
University of Kansas Medical Center

Michael J. Wall
Vice President for Medical Development
Kansas University Endowment Association

M. Katharine Weickert
Associate Executive Director
United School Administrators of Kansas

David A. Welte
Polsinelli Shalton Welte Suelthaus, PC
Former Co-chair, Kansas City Area Development Council

Nancy Wexler
President
Hereditary Disease Foundation

Leanne Wiedemann
Associate Professor
Division of Cancer & Developmental Biology,
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
University of Kansas Medical Center

Ed Wiley, PhD
Professor and Senior Curator
Biodiversity Research Center
University of Kansas

Cindy Worthy
Executive Director
Executive Service Corps
Board Member, Council on Philanthropy