“ Rhode Island's ecosystem resembles Kendall Square in the late 1980s and early 1990s, with many interesting smaller ideas and concepts emerging from translational research at local… ”
In Conversation
“ Many systems are built to support people once they have a diagnosis. UDNF works one step earlier, alongside individuals and families living without answers ”
“ Genome editing must be applied to more diseases, and it must become meaningfully more affordable ”
“ The opportunity in the US is substantial, but success will ultimately come down to execution ”
“ Trust is built through performance, and that is something we take very seriously ”
“ As a community, we need to continue to work together to ensure that all people, regardless of where they are located, receive high-quality, high-value, person-centred care ”
“ When it comes to rare diseases, everything starts with unmet patient need ”
Carlos Prada- Division Head, Edwards Family Division of Genetics and Rare Diseases, Ann & Robert H Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
“ We are probably living through the most exciting moment in the history of genetic medicine ”
“ Our mission is about redefining what is possible for people living with rare diseases and bringing truly life-changing therapies to patients ”
“ In CGT we are already a leader, and our priority is to consolidate and extend that position ”
Loretta Beine – Senior Director of Industry Development for Life Sciences, Empire State Development (ESD)
“ New York has long excelled at cutting-edge research. Now we’re focused on ensuring those discoveries translate into real-world innovation through companies in New York State ”
Manisha Balwani- Chief of the Division of Medical Genetics and Genomics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
“ I am very excited about the future of genetics. Whether it is expanded screening, earlier diagnosis, or highly personalized treatments, we are going to be able… ”