The Maryland Vitiligo Support Association would like to thank Raymond Boissy, PhD, President/Chairman of the National Vitiligo Foundation (www.nvfi.org) for speaking with us by phone yesterday, during our monthly board meeting.
A researcher and lecturer on the subject of Vitiligo, Dr. Boissy has traveled internationally, most recently to Africa, providing valuable information about Vitiligo.
During our thirty minute conversation, Dr. Boissy shared a significant amount of enlightening information about Vitiligo, ongoing strategic efforts to develop resources, approaching benchmarks in scientific research, and the partnership of the National Vitiligo Foundation in our efforts in Maryland.
"The National Vitiligo Foundation is devoted to increasing public awareness of the disease, advocating for patients with the disease, and supporting basic science and clinical research on the disease." [Source: National Vitiligo Foundation].
Important to the missions of MVSA and NVF is the development of resources; dermatologists, psychologists, social workers, and other resources for persons living with Vitiligo. MVSA is working now to develop such a list for members.
If you're a resident of Maryland living with Vitiligo, join the Maryland Vitiligo Support Association blog today.
