Strategy
Strategy
Research
Fund projects worldwide that are identified as valuable by the Scientific Advisory Committee
Fund Fellowships worldwide at institutions that will spur research
To become well informed of the current issues facing WAS families
Work closely with organizations like USIDNet, PIDTC and ESID to enroll patients and carriers, assist in collection of data for long term studies and help identify projects that are important to the families
Support
Provide financial assistance for families in need
Support the Varun Bhaskaran Scholarship that provides scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students with WAS
Provide support for families and patients through support groups
Provide one on one support
Education
Keep current and as accurate as possible the information on the website with support from the Scientific Advisory Committee
Work with organizations like IDF and JMF to providing education to families and physicians
Education through the support groups
"Ask an Expert" feature through the support group
Hold WAS Family Conferences and increase presence in the IDF National Conferences