Event Details
November 18, 2024
The Gordon Center for Performing Arts, 3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Doors Open: 6:30 p.m. (Light kosher refreshments available)
Program: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Q&A Session: Following the program
Event Overview
Join us for an inspiring evening with Dr. David Fajgenbaum, a survivor, physician-scientist and bestselling author of Chasing My Cure: A Doctor’s Race to Turn Hope into Action. Dr. Fajgenbaum will share his extraordinary journey from battling a rare disease to pioneering innovative research approaches and founding Every Cure.
This event is part of the BridgingLife and Living Well at the J series.
Jewish Community Services will be providing CEUs.
This program is generously sponsored by the Footlick Family Foundation, in memory of Robert J. Footlick.
About Dr. David Fajgenbaum
Dr. David Fajgenbaum, MD, MBA, MSc, is a groundbreaking physician-scientist, disease hunter, speaker and bestselling author. Known as “the doctor who cured himself,” Dr. Fajgenbaum has battled Castleman disease and spearheaded the Castleman Disease Collaborative Network (CDCN). His innovative approach to research led to the identification of 17 repurposed treatments for various diseases, including COVID-19. He co-founded Every Cure to unlock the full potential of existing drugs to treat numerous conditions. Dr. Fajgenbaum’s story, detailed in Chasing My Cure, highlights his resilience and dedication to turning hope into action.
Program Highlights
- Books Available for Purchase: Ivy Bookshop will have copies of Chasing My Cure available for purchase onsite.
- Book Signing: Dr. Fajgenbaum will sign books before and after the event.
- Free Continuing Education Credits: Available for attendees.