October 31, 2016
Ilyce Randell had never heard of Canavan disease before that sunny March day in 1998 when doctors diagnosed her then 5-month-old son, Max, with the rare, fatal brain disease. Read More
July 17,2015
Rowan University and Bamboo Therapeutics, Inc. have entered into an asset transfer agreement to commercialize a novel gene therapy for the treatment of Canavan disease. A rare but devastating neurological disease that tragically takes a child’s life by age 10, Canavan disease is one of the most comm… Read More
Countryside/Buffalo Grove Pioneer Press - November 21, 2013
At age 11, Alex Randell is learning the trumpet and how to wrestle, and wants to be a medical researcher when he grows up. He also is a public speaker, experienced fundraiser, and now, a recipient of a Heart of Buffalo Grove Award. Read More
Daily Herald - October 31, 2013
Profoundly disabled teenager Max Randell never has been able to write or utter a single word. But his little brother, Alex, says the 15-year-old communicates with loved ones through blinking, eye rolls, smiles and his infectious laugh. Read More
Buffalo Grove Herald - October 28, 2013
Meet the 2013 Heart of Buffalo Grove Award winners. Read More