You know those rare moments that give you goosebumps? The ones that provide a new perspective, connect two ideas in a way you’ve never considered before, or just really hit home?
For Rare Disease Day this February, you’ll find a curation of those moments here — The Rare Moments. Patients, families, researchers, and people working to advance rare disease treatments will be using this space to pass on their goosebump moments. From past moments, to the significant highlights of the 2024 Rare Disease Week and Rare Disease Day, and even hopes for the future, here you will find diverse and valuable insights that matter to our community and expand our reader’s understanding of what it means to live with and work with rare diseases.
Be sure to check back regularly throughout the month to catch the latest posts and submit your Rare Moment for consideration!
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Read our latest blog post to learn about the cell and gene therapy trends Trinity Life Sciences is watching for 2024!
url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/qBzUCRojNiVXNLnt98iUV?domain=bit.lyThis Rare Disease Day, I am thinking about how phenomenal it is to see how rare oncology patients have benefitted from the 6 CAR T treatments now available! It is exciting to watch how continued advancements have turned CAR T into a new development paradigm for autoimmune diseases – looking forward to seeing these additional patient communities benefit from cell therapy!
In celebration of Rare Disease Day, I am excited to share our most recent draft class from the 2024 Young Investigator Draft! This year we highlighted the significant potential of research in this space when powered by the platform of sports—especially as we surpassed our $1 million in total funding granted. You can watch a recap of the event at the below link!
When my daughter was diagnosed with WAGR syndrome, none of the doctors that were treating my daughter knew anything about WAGR. Since that time, I’ve dedicated my time and energy to advocate for my daughter, spreading awareness of WAGR throughout my local and the international communities.
Wagr.orgInternational WAGR Syndrome Association
The International WAGR Syndrome Association is a not-for-profit organization comprised of an international network of families, health care professionals and researchers, and others who care for individuals with WAGR syndrome.
wagr.orgWith extensive commercialization expertise and deep knowledge of rare diseases, Trinity Life Sciences has supported the launches of some of the most impactful drugs and therapies globally. We remain committed to helping our clients overcome unique commercialization challenges faced by specialized treatments and strive to create a better future for those living with rare diseases.
The Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation is excited to celebrate Rare Disease Day 2024! You can learn more about Phelan-McDermid Syndrome by reviewing our infographic and by visiting our website at pmsf.org.
PMSF.orgHome – Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation – The support you need today, the treatments and cures you’re counting on tomorrow.
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pmsf.orgWith approval of the first treatment to use gene editing to address a genetic rare disease, plus all the very recent innovations in base editing, prime editing, and lipid nanoparticle delivery, I’m hopeful we’ll see an ever-increasing number of gene editing programs in development for patient communities with genetically driven rare diseases. Kudos to the pioneers with development programs for rare cardiovascular diseases, rare blood cancers, rare hemoglobinopathies, rare bleeding disorders, rare metabolic disorders, rare neuromuscular diseases, and rare inherited retinal diseases!
So incredibly touched to receive this book from our friends at Ultragenyx. Dr. Emil Kakkis has been at the forefront of rare disease research throughout his entire career. I’m looking forward to reading this book throughout Rare Disease Week!
We are excited to share our Keto Care Project! Ketogenic diets are the current standard of care for Glut1 deficiency. Not all patients have access to ketogenic clinical or high-quality ketogenic diet support. The Keto Care Project aims to provide expert ketogenic dietician care to underserved patients and families. Would this be a useful service to your community?
Keto Care Project | Glut1 Deficiency Foundation
about Glut1 Deficiency is a rare, metabolic condition where glucose transport into the brain is impaired, causing a wide range of neurological symptoms. Ketogenic diets are the current standard of…
www.g1dfoundation.org