Greater New York
HEAT Study
Hepatocellular Carcinoma of RFA and ThermoDox®
Now Enrolling Recently Diagnosed HCC Patients in Clinical Trials
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Welcome to the Greater New York Division
Welcome to the American Liver Foundation Greater New York Division. We are dedicated to serving the needs of the communities in the New York and Northern New Jersey region.
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Division News and Updates
Flavors of Fairfield and Westchester Counties Culinary Gala
Posted on November 18th 2008
The American Liver Foundation’s Connecticut and Greater New York Chapters joined forces for the first time and hosted a Flavors of Fairfield and Westchester Counties Culinary Gala! The event was held on Tuesday, November 18th at the newly-renovated Stamford Holiday Inn. Incredibly-talented chefs from a variety of amazing local restaurants cooked table-side for guests at the Gala. The event raised more than $35,000, much-needed funds that will be earmarked for research as well as education and advocacy programs. Thank you to all those who attended! The event was a delicious success!
2008 Flavors of New York Culinary Gala
Posted on September 25th 2008
On September 25th, the Pierre Hotel Ballroom was filled with Liver Foundation supporters and honored guests for its 8th annual Flavors Gala. Dr. Henry Bodenheimer was recognized with the Physician of the Year Award and Jay Lefkowitz received our Spirit of New York Award. Culinary Chair Jimmy Bradley, and his team of chefs, prepared a scrumptious four-course meal. Flavors, our signature fundraising event raised funds for vital liver research and to support the ongoing programs of our chapter.
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