The Hepatitis B Foundation, a world-class nonprofit research organization headquartered in Doylestown, Pa., announces the promotion of Patti McAloon to Accounting Manager.

James Horan has been named the Chief Operating and Financial Officer of the Hepatitis B Foundation, a world-class nonprofit research organization headquartered in Doylestown, Pa. Horan also serves as COO for the Foundation’s affiliate organizations, the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center and the Institute for Hepatitis and Virus Research.

Stimulating discussion about alternative biofuels…Showcasing exciting new initiatives

Scientists working at the Hepatitis B Foundation, in partnership with Drexel University College of Medicine, think they may have discovered a reliable alternative to liver biopsy for the early detection of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis, which afflict more than 5 million Americans. People with hepatitis B and C infections, as well as fatty liver diseases, are at greatest risk for progressing to cirrhosis that can lead to liver cancer.

The Hepatitis B Foundation and the PA Biotechnology Center, in the spirit of giving, collected 1,067 pounds of non-perishable food items for a local Doylestown food pantry. The 20 day holiday food drive ended December 15 and was organized as a team competition among the 80 plus researchers and professional staff.

Peggy Farley presented several types of viral hepatitis commonly referred to as A, B and C to attendees of the free seminar at Doylestown Hospital's Health and Wellness Center. She explained the definition of the word “hepatitis” which translates to the inflammation of the liver and provided the participants with an overview of how research, conducted at the Hepatitis B Foundation’s headquarters in Bucks County, is making progress toward treatment of the disease.

The 7th Annual Regional Biotech Conference – “Biotech Success Stories: What Big And Small Companies Are Looking For” - Friday, November 9, 2007 8:30 am – 1:00 pm