BIO Joins NORD in Supporting the Goals of Rare Disease Day
“BIO is proud to join with the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and a coalition of more than 300 organizations, government agencies and companies to focus attention on rare diseases as a public health concern.
“Patients with rare diseases represent a critically underserved population in the U.S. and around the world. Sadly, individuals suffering from one of these wide-ranging debilitating diseases often have no treatment options. Rare Disease Day was first observed in the U.S. last year to address the common issues facing these patients and to focus attention on their needs.
“Biotechnology innovation has led to many of the rare disease therapies and cures developed over the last two decades. Indeed, the mission of many biotech companies is to bring hope to the patients who suffer from these conditions. Biotechnology companies are leading the way toward a new generation of personalized medicine and better targeted therapies.
“In fact, more than 340 drugs and therapies have been approved by FDA to combat rare diseases. While the FDA estimates that from 11 to 14 million Americans benefit from these products, that still leaves more than 15 million Americans with diseases for which there is no approved treatment yet. Our industry will continue to work with NORD and other partners to bring new medicines, therapies and, one day, cures to these patients and the millions more in need around the world.”
For information on Rare Disease Day activities in the U.S.: www.rarediseaseday.us
For information about NORD:www.rarediseases.org
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