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S. 1239

Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act

Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act - Requires the Director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases to expand, intensify, and coordinate the Institute's activities with respect to scleroderma, with particular emphasis on: (1) research focused on the etiology of scleroderma and the development of new treatment options, (2) clinical research to evaluate new treatment options, (3) basic research on the relationship between scleroderma and secondary conditions, (4) establishment of scleroderma patient registries, and (5) support for training of new clinicians and investigators with expertise in scleroderma.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to carry out an educational campaign to increase public awareness of scleroderma.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY](D-NY)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in SenateJun 27, 2013
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    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act — Informed