Professor. Dr. Marcus Maurer

We are devastated by the unimaginable and untimely passing of Professor Marcus Maurer, a giant in the angioedema/urticaria realm. Nobody could ever duplicate the vision, brilliance, determination, leadership, and special interpersonal skills that typified our dear colleague and friend.

Marcus was the driving force behind creating the GA2LEN & HAEi network of Angioedema Centers of Reference and Excellence (ACARE). The 103 ACARE centers throughout the globe serve as a testament to his belief in the benefit of establishing strong bonds between patients and the physicians who provide clinical care and conduct groundbreaking research.

Marcus held board certifications in Dermatology and Allergology and published over 850 articles and 55 books and chapters that made significant contributions to allergy research and treatment.

Among his many remarkable attributes, Marcus had an instinctual skill for collaboration and bringing out the best in the clinicians, scientists, and patient advocates he worked with. His legacy is the dramatic scientific and patient care improvements seen in the fields of angioedema and urticaria.

Our global HAEi community extends its heartfelt condolences to the Maurer family. His mantra of “Never Giving Up” motivates us to continue moving forward despite our extreme sadness.

Words cannot express how much we will miss our beloved Marcus.

Your HAEi Family ♥︎

In memory of Marcus Maurer, GA2LEN has opened a digital book of condolences to allow everyone to express their grief, memories, and sympathy >> Go to the Book of Condolences

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Welcome to HAE International

HAE International is a global non-profit network of member organizations dedicated to raising awareness of hereditary angioedema and improving the lives of people with HAE.

We are a group of compassionate HAE patients and care givers who make it our life’s work to raise awareness of hereditary angioedema (HAE), improve time to diagnosis, and fiercely advocate for approval and reimbursement of lifesaving therapies to everyone suffering from HAE.

We provide our member organizations with specially designed tools and technical assistance that promote disease education and support activities addressing the unique needs of HAE patients and their families.

HAEi is company and product neutral and enthusiastically supports drug discovery research aimed at the next generation of HAE therapies. Our great success in supporting clinical trials has resulted in a variety of approved therapeutic options. We work closely with expert physicians to continuously encourage a tailored, patient-focused approach to the use of available therapeutic options.

Mission

To lead a global network of member organizations and provide specially designed tools, resources, educational programs, and hands-on assistance to empower awareness, accelerate diagnosis, and champion access to life-saving HAE therapies.

Vision

To unite and strengthen the HAE global community, achieve a world free of barriers where effective treatments are accessible everywhere, and provide a higher quality of life for people with HAE.

Values

To fulfill the highest priority needs of our member organizations with an extraordinary level of dedication, effectiveness, and accountability, guided by compassion, kindness, and inclusivity.

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Patients report that HAE has hindered their education and work opportunities.

Getting the right treatment will allow you to live a normal life without missing out on education and job opportunities.

Percentage of patients reporting severe impact from HAE on education and career:

Impacted career advancement 57%
Unable to consider certain jobs 69%
Impacted career choices 63%
Did not go as far in school as desired 40%

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Our organization is a global non-profit network of patient associations and we are dedicated to raising awareness of hereditary angioedema (HAE) around the world.

We strive to improve time to diagnosis and facilitate access to and reimbursement of life-saving HAE therapies, which will enable lifelong health for all patients – no matter where they live.

Prevalence of HAE is still unknown. However, we expect the global prevalence of HAE to be approximately 1 in 30,000, which means that around a quarter million people worldwide suffer from this rare and potentially life-threatening deficiency.

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