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Alpha One Foundation Chopin Award In aid of Respiratory Research This year the Alpha One Foundation is celebrating its tenth anniversary by inviting a student in the final year of a music degree to compete for the Alpha One Foundation Chopin Bursary. Four students from Trinity College Dublin, Dublin Institute of Technology, University College Dublin and Maynooth University will compete for this bursary and each student will perform a Chopin piece. As you may be aware Frédéric Chopin suffered from chronic respiratory disease, probably Alpha-1, during his short but very productive life. The Alpha One Foundation wishes to celebrate his life and draw attention to research into respiratory disease, particularly alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (also known as hereditary emphysema). We hope to have representatives from the Polish and French embassies to commemorate his close ties with both countries. The Lord Mayor of Dublin Councillor Andrew Montague has kindly invited us to use his residence in the Mansion House for the occasion. We gratefully acknowledge his generosity. The evening will commence at 7.00 pm with a wine reception and conclude at 9.30 pm. Tickets for the event cost €10. To secure your invitations please contact Kitty O'Connor at 01-8093871 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . |
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin is an important protein produced by the liver, which is released into the bloodstream and travels to the lungs. Once inside the lungs it provides protection from the destructive effects of infections and harmful irritants, particularly tobacco smoke.
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (Alpha-1) is a genetic condition which, along with cystic fibrosis, is the commonest genetic lung disease in Ireland. It severely affects more than 2,000 people nationally, with another 10,000 individuals also at risk of lung and liver disease. It is the only proven genetic risk factor for COPD.