Since we were founded, the EFA has enjoyed
several strides in endometriosis research and awareness;
our goals and recent activities include, but are not limited to:
Launched the Center for Gynepathology Research, based within the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology School of Engineering, in partnership with Dr. Linda Griffith, Ph.D.; in addition to our ongoing research collaboration with Dr. Griffith and her leading biologists and clinicians to achieve advances in the physiology and pathophysiology of the female reproductive tract, a particular emphasis of the new Center is "biological engineering' - an innovatory area of research intended to promote advances in understanding endometriosis etiology and progression;
Continuing our extensive outreach and education efforts in order to promote early diagnosis and effective intervention, with a particular emphasis among young women; to that end, we are continuing to tour campuses and work towards increased awareness among the lay and student populations;
Striving towards the establishment of multiple Centers for Excellence for the care and treatment of endometriosis based on gold standard laparoscopic excision surgery techniques and treatment advances;
Disseminating our educational materials and providing patient advocacy;
Executing scientific and educational events designed to promote dialogue and progress in disease understanding and treatment;
Developing, in conjunction with MIT and others, a central repository in which patients can share their struggles and inspirations in order to facilitate a sense of community among patients and caregivers;
Making significant strides in raising the media’s awareness of endometriosis;
Entering into a preliminary collaboration to launch an endometriosis research and treatment facility at the esteemed Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City;