A Promising Breakthrough in Lung Testing for LAM Patients: introducing Oscillometry
At The LAM Foundation, we believe that hope grows through research—and today, we’re excited to share a new advancement that could transform how we monitor
LAMposium: What to Know Before you go
We’re almost there! The LAM Foundation Team looks forward to seeing you next week for the 2025 International LAM Research Conference & LAMposium, September 26-28
Pearls of Travel: A Special Way to Support LAM Research—and celebrate with a Cruise!
At The LAM Foundation, we imagine a world without LAM—and we know you do too. That’s why we’re inviting you to join us in a
Cheers to 30 Years of Hope at the Breath of Hope Gala: A Celebration of Heroes in Pearls!
Get ready for a night filled with joy, community, and celebration! Join us on Saturday, September 27, for the Breath of Hope Gala, a very
Sirolimus Use During Pregnancy in Women with LAM
Previous studies have shown that pregnancy can be risky for women with LAM, leading to faster worsening of lung function and a higher chance of
Find Your Pearls of Hope: Join Us at LAMposium 2025!
Are you living with LAM or supporting someone who is? Then LAMposium 2025 is the place to find your pearls of hope! This special event
Reflecting on the 2017 Patient Benefit Conference: A Milestone for the LAM Community
In 2017, The LAM Foundation hosted a landmark event in Los Angeles—the Patient Benefit Conference—bringing together patients and researchers in a first of its kind
7 Key Reasons Researchers Can’t Miss LAMposium
Are you passionate about science, discovery, and making a real difference in people’s lives? Then the Research Sessions at the 2025 International LAM Research Conference
Targeting Fibroblast-Endothelial Interactions in LAM Pathogenesis using 3D Spheroid Models and Spatial Transcriptomics
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a severe multisystemic and predominantly female disease that primarily affects the lung. Because of its cellular characteristics, it is classified by the
RECAP: Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill
More than 800 members of the rare disease community, including 12 passionate individuals living with LAM and their families, teamed up for Rare Disease Week
FAA Changes to Lithium Batteries in Portable Oxygen Concentrators
The FAA has implemented a rule change regarding lithium batteries in portable oxygen concentrators (POCs), limiting the watt-hour rating of batteries to 160 Wh, with
Researchers Identify Compound that Could Block LAM Cell Growth
Mutations in the TSC (tuberous sclerosis complex) genes cause the overactivation of a growth pathway called mTORC1 in lung cells, leading to a disease called