University of Michigan
Santhi K. Ganesh, MD and colleagues at the University of Michigan are conducting research on the genetic basis of arterial dysplasia. If you agree to participate we will gather pertinent information from you or your medical records, and you will be asked to provide a blood sample. We are also interested to know if any of your family members have been affected by FMD, and we may ask for your assistance in contacting family members who may or may not have FMD for participation in this study. Details of the study may be obtained by emailing Dr. Ganesh at sganesh@umich.edu. For more information, click here.
Since ancient times and across many cultures, the tree has long been a symbol of many things, including wisdom, protection, strength, inter-connectivity, and life itself. We’ve chosen the tree to represent the Fibromuscular Dysplasia Society of America for these reasons, and because the tree’s branches and roots signify the arteries affected by this disease. The tree’s branches, reaching upward and outward, provide protection and shelter, and represent our mission to help those who’ve been diagnosed with FMD. Trees, strengthened by their continuously spreading roots, symbolize how as we grow together we are stronger and more resilient. As with its growth from a delicate sapling to a giant robust tree, and as its branches and roots grow and spread, the tree symbol represents how we’ve evolved and continue to promote research, education and patient support throughout the years. Together we can achieve much, as we strive to reach for the sky.