Four years ago today, I received an infusion of what is now known as CASGEVY. As those new cells coursed through my veins, I couldn’t have imagined a future where I would be standing atop the highest freestanding mountain in the world. At best, I thought I might spend less time in hospitals. But here we are—at the summit of Kilimanjaro—and this achievement is not mine alone. I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude. Amanda Olaghere—my incredible wife, the foundation of all that I do. Every crazy idea I’ve ever had, you’ve backed with unwavering support, and this was no different. Your belief in me never wavered, even when I had doubts. Thank you for being the strength behind this success and for always standing beside me. Luke Timmerman, Alan Anderson, and Ted W. Love, MD—you trusted me with this challenge when it could have been seen as too risky. You didn’t just give me a chance; you prepared me, trained me, and set me up for success. Your belief in me was the fuel I needed, and for that, I’m forever grateful. Eric Murphy and your incredible team of guides, I couldn’t have asked for better leader on this climb. Your expertise, patience, and guidance took what could have been a dangerous journey and turned it into a life-changing experience. Thank you for getting me safely to the top of Kilimanjaro. Patrick Hines, you played a critical role of my unofficial doctor up there. The plan you crafted to minimize the effects of the altitude on my body was a game-changer, allowing me to push forward when the mountain pushed back. I owe so much of my success to your careful attention. To my incredible teammates—Asha S. Collins, Alex Gruzdev, Alex Harding, Elena Gruzdeva, Sarah Alspach, Audra Boscoe, Eva Gallagher, Ph.D, Kobe Dufu, Ilyas Said, Alain Romero, Maurice Garland, MBA (He/Him), Samuel Blackman, Peyton Greenside, Doug McConnell, Jingyi Liu MD, MBA, and Stephen Scully—thank you for the emotional and motivational support you provided throughout this journey. Every laugh, every shared moment of struggle, and every ounce of encouragement meant the world to me. Climbing Kilimanjaro with all of you was a privilege, and knowing we did it to improve the lives of those with Sickle Cell Disease made it even more special. And to my donors—both individual and corporate—this summit would not have been possible without you. Tim Hunt, Rita Johnson-Greene, MBA, and Stephen Majors at Alliance for Regenerative Medicine, Samarth Kulkarni at CRISPR Therapeutics, and every person who contributed, your generosity has given hope to a community that has fought for so long to be seen, heard, and supported. Thank You.
关于我们
At Functional Fluidics, our solution is a testing platform that can assess the health of red blood cells (RBCs). RBCs deliver oxygen to every organ in the body, and this can only happen if RBCs are healthy. Healthy RBCs survive 90 days in the circulation and do not adhere or “stick” to the blood vessel or other cells in the circulation. We determine the health of a RBC using 2 proprietary tests. Our mechanical fragility tests measures the ability of RBCs to survive physiologic stress and generates a mechanical fragility index (MFI). Our adhesion test measures the stickiness of RBCs within a whole blood sample under physiologic flow conditions and generates an adhesion index. The higher these indices, the unhealthier the RBC, the sicker the patient. Functional Fluidics also provides Covid-19 Tests, as well as Covid-19 Antibody Tests for workplaces, schools, and colleges looking to re-open and stay open. For more information about Red Blood Cell, Covid-19, or Covid-19 Antibody Testing, visit functionalfluidics.com or give us a call at 313-315-2555
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https://www.functionalfluidics.com/
Functional Fluidics的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 医疗设备制造业
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Detroit，MI
- 类型
- 私人持股
- 创立
- 2014
- 领域
- vascular thrombosis and adhesion、whole blood diagnostics、clinical diagnostic devices、clinical diagnostic protocols、Covid-19 Testing、Covid-19 Antibody Testing、Covid-19、Red Blood Cell Health、Return to Work Services、On-Site Covid-19 Testing、Return to School Covid-19 Testing、Return to College Covid-19 Testing、Research and Development、Clinical Blood Function、Pharmaceutical Drug Development、Pre-Clinical Trials、Diabetes、Cardiovascular Diseases、Sepsis和Red Blood Cell Mechanical Fragility
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440 Burroughs Street
Suite 641
US，MI，Detroit，48202
Functional Fluidics员工
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Patrick Hines
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Andre Moxie
Executive Sales & Ops Leader | Proven Track Record in Sales Leadership, Market Expansion, & Operational Excellence | Transforming Business in…
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JENNELL WHITE
Research Scientist | Sickle Cell Expert | Innovator | STEM Educator
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Justin Williams, M.S.
Principal, Health + Bio Investor @ Seae Ventures
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Functional Fluidics was a proud sponsor of the 2024 Sickle Cell Matters Walk, which took place this past weekend. It was an inspiring event, and we were honored to join so many individuals and organizations as we walked into a brighter future for the sickle cell community. Together, we are making strides toward raising awareness and supporting those impacted by sickle cell disease. Thank you to the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Michigan Chapter, for organizing such a meaningful event. #SickleCellAwareness #CommunitySupport #WalkingForACause Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Michigan Chapter Aliya U. Zaidi, PhD Teonna Woolford Patrick Hines JENNELL WHITE bluebird bio Pfizer Beam Therapeutics Koby Levin Wilmot Allen, PhD Andre Moxie
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Functional Fluidics is proud to sponsor the 2024 Sickle Cell Matters Awareness Walk on September 14th. Join us in raising awareness and support for Sickle Cell Disease. Learn more and register here: https://hubs.ly/Q02PdXT30
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We're nearly there! With your incredible support, we've almost reached our $50,000 goal to help improve care for Sickle Cell Disease. Every donation counts as we push to the summit. Donate today and be part of this life-changing mission: https://hubs.ly/Q02PdQK90
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We’re excited to announce that Functional Fluidics is a sponsor of the 2024 Sickle Cell Matters Awareness Walk happening on September 14th. Let’s walk together to make a difference for Sickle Cell Disease. Learn more and register here: https://hubs.ly/Q02PdVpG0
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We're so close! Help Functional Fluidics' Founder & CEO Patrick Hines reach his personal $50,000 goal to support Sickle Cell Disease care through the Timmerman Traverse. Together, we can make a real impact. Donate now to be part of the final push: https://hubs.ly/Q02Pd2Nj0
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Happy sickle cell awareness month! ?? One week from today, I travel to Tanzania to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise funds and awareness for people living with sickle cell disease. Turn your compassion into action by supporting this mission! #sicklecellawareness https://lnkd.in/gMmwkrDF
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Discover how you can support this cause by joining our virtual info session today at 2 PM ET. RSVP here: https://hubs.ly/Q02N9vd50 Donate here: https://hubs.ly/Q02N9gFM0
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RSVP for tomorrow's info session here: https://lnkd.in/gHDg-PS5 See you soon!
The Timmerman Traverse is more than just a climb; it's a mission to improve lives. We're raising funds to benefit Sickle Forward, enhancing access to diagnosis and treatment for Sickle Cell Disease. Discover how you can support this cause by joining our virtual info session on August 30th at 1 PM ET. Mark your calendars and RSVP here: https://hubs.ly/Q02MXb4-0 Donate here: https://hubs.ly/Q02MXb8H0
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The Timmerman Traverse is more than just a climb; it's a mission to improve lives. We're raising funds to benefit Sickle Forward, enhancing access to diagnosis and treatment for Sickle Cell Disease. Discover how you can support this cause by joining our virtual info session on August 30th at 1 PM ET. Mark your calendars and RSVP here: https://hubs.ly/Q02MXb4-0 Donate here: https://hubs.ly/Q02MXb8H0