Issue Campaigns

In 2000, there was growing excitement in the scientific community over the potential of stem cell research to unlock the doors to treatments and cures for multiple chronic diseases....

Convergency founder Larry Soler played a central role in quarterbacking several successful JDRF campaigns to secure renewal of the federal Special Diabetes Program (SDP) which directs $150 million a year to T1D research. Melding strategic media elements such as op eds in key national and...

When the type 1 diabetes community saw the potential for a game-changing medical device that automated the delivery of insulin based on the real-time need of the patient, Larry Soler led a JDRF team that developed a strategy involving scientific research, venture philanthropy, overcoming regulatory...