Discover how the Superficial Siderosis Research Alliance (SSRA) is turning Giving Tuesday generosity into groundbreaking rare disease research, patient support, and advocacy progress. What is Giving Tuesday and Why It Matters for Rare Diseases Every year, after the excitement of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, comes a day dedicated to [...]
Read More1951 – 2025 Uriel Chaim Goldberg, Ph.D., was a gifted scientist, an innovative engineer, and a man of quiet integrity whose final act of generosity will continue to advance the understanding of Superficial Siderosis. Uriel earned his Ph.D. in Physics in 1984, building a lifelong career studying turbulence and fluid [...]
Read MoreRacing Together for Superficial Siderosis Research Every September, the Superficial Siderosis Research Alliance (SSRA) invites our community to come together for the Annual Trail Grinder Benefit Race for Superficial Siderosis, one of the most meaningful events of the year. What began as a local run in East Texas has now [...]
Read MoreHow Scientists, Clinicians, and Patients Are Charting a New Course for Superficial Siderosis On June 13, 2025, the final morning of the Superficial Siderosis Symposium, neurologists, a neurosurgeon, an MRI researcher, a hematologist, a specialist in audiovestibular Medicine, a clinical fellow in neurology, and audience members gathered together at the [...]
Read MoreThe 2025 Superficial Siderosis Symposium Our reception evening on June 11 started with perfect early summer weather. The excitement we felt as SSRA organizers was quickly eclipsed by the arrival of our guests. There was laughter, hugs, and the joy of finally meeting people face-to-face after years of online interactions. [...]
Read MoreLiving With Superficial Siderosis began in 2014 as one small corner of the internet where Gary and I could make sense of two words that had suddenly turned our world upside down: superficial siderosis. Back then, my goal was simple: keep a running journal of Gary’s appointments, the new research [...]
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The Superficial Siderosis Research Alliance is pleased to announce its membership application to EURORDIS, a federation of patient organizations and people active in rare diseases was recently accepted by the EURODIS Board of Directors. By becoming a member of EURORDIS, The SSRA reaffirms its commitment to provide research support to all superficial siderosis patients, no matter where they may currently reside. Due […]
The Importance of Biobanks in Rare Disorders The design of the Superficial Siderosis Patient Registry intentionally includes the capability to reach every corner of the world. With our upgraded capacity to record patient submitted information, the time has come to increase our global enrollment outreach program. To begin the next step in our research evolution. Biomarkers are an essential part […]
Let’s Get Ready to Rumble I have to say I’m a little jealous. There are some people out there who are running away with some rock bottom deals. It’s hard to believe the auction is almost over, but the smart buyers always stake their claim early. So with only two bidding days left, I thought this would be an excellent […]
Recently I’ve been working on a new funding application for a much larger superficial siderosis research project. While this exercise requires listing and rewriting the exact details I share repeatedly, I realized the most crucial question is, why does superficial siderosis research matter? What separates our rare condition from the 7,000 other rare diseases and disorders to make us special […]
The Superficial Siderosis Research Alliance celebrates its 2nd anniversary on September 24, 2021 Since its inception in 2019, the SSRA has been honored to represent the superficial siderosis rare disorder community. Battling a rare disorder is difficult, but patients and caregivers are no longer alone in this fight with the Superficial Siderosis Research Alliance (SSRA). This past year the SSRA […]
Sharing Our Rare Disorder Journey As part of our awareness campaign this September, our SS community members from around the world joined together to create a footprint in the world of digital awareness. This short video is available for viewing on several social media platforms and offers a unique window into the superficial siderosis patient rare disorder journey. When you […]
Round Up For Research To spread awareness during September Superficial Siderosis month, Caffe’ Crema owners Tanya and Greg Beers have added a “ROUND-UP FOR RESEARCH” option to their online ordering app and in-store sales. Customers will be given an option of rounding up their purchase to the nearest whole dollar for donation to the SSRA. They also can bump their […]
Superficial Siderosis Awareness Month is Here September has arrived, and the SSRA regional directors are working overtime on our Superficial Siderosis Awareness month campaign. As a result, the education articles are hitting inboxes, our social media feeds are humming, and our advocates are stepping up to spread the word about Superficial Siderosis. One look at the efforts of our Rocky […]
Rare Disease Legislative Advocacy In A Virtual World Every year representatives from rare disease organizations from across the country travel to Washington DC. We advocate for legislative issues of importance to the rare disease community by sharing with our legislators and Congressional staff how healthcare policies impact our rare journeys. This annual event also provides a unique opportunity to meet […]
On Saturday, June 26, 2021, after struggling to breathe for nearly 30 hours, my Mom “took her big trip” at 11:45 am. That’s what she’d say when someone died or when she contemplated her own death. As fate would have it, my brother and I were the only family members in the room. Corey was on her right side, holding […]
