The next global pandemic may already be in the works. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)—when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites no longer respond to medicines, making infections harder to treat—is a global crisis. More than 2.8 million people develop an antibiotic-resistant infection per year in…

It stands to reason that clinical trials will give more meaningful results if they involve a diverse population that mirrors society at large. But including a truly representative demographic sample is a challenge that few clinical trials meet. “As of today, Hispanics represent one in five people…

The images coming out of sub-Saharan Africa are deeply disturbing: grief-stricken farmers looking on in horror at their weakened cattle reduced to skin and bones. But the cattle aren't starving. They've been infected with the deadly Trypanosome blood parasite carried by the tsetse fly. A…

Not only do we need STEM students, but we also need them from every corner of the population, because innovation thrives through diverse perspectives; through the people who bring both their talents and backgrounds to the work. In this episode, we dig into the importance of kids learning about STEM…

As the world continues to deal with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, there remain many illnesses that require research and attention, including orphan diseases that rarely get either in the best of times. Investors are trying to provide the funds needed by researchers and drug manufacturers to…

In Africa, cancer is deadlier than malaria. In 2015, malaria killed 394,000 Africans, while cancer killed at least 635,400—60% more. “Should current trends continue, Africa’s cancer burden is projected to reach an alarming 1.4 million new cases and 1 million deaths by 2030,” says a 2017 report…

In this episode of I am BIO, we have two powerful stories. Each one is as different as the disease that it’s about. Yet there is a common thread: patients want and need to be heard. You will hear from a mom who will do whatever it takes to save her son’s life.  And you will learn about a young…

This Halloween season, ghosts and ghouls are something to worry about! Genetic engineering? Not so much. Similar to scary campfire stories, every once in a while, someone will share a terrifying tale about how genetic engineering caused an impossible reaction to someone they know and promise it…

By Danielle Davis, MSW  Inclusion is one of Gilead’s core values, and it not only guides how our employees work together, but also supports our commitment to eliminating health and healthcare disparities. Integrating diversity into our research programs helps to ensure we have representation in…

Every three minutes in the United States, an allergic reaction to foods sends someone to the emergency room. Today, we explore what life is like when you must avoid certain foods. But we also learn that there is hope for an escape from the food prison. Researchers like Clemson University's Sachin…