I am BIO Podcast
Powerful stories of biotech breakthroughs, the people they help, and the global problems they solve.
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Episode 63 • Oct 18, 2022 • 20 min
The Surprising Role of Patient Advocates in Drug Development
Episode Topic:
Patient Advocates do more than raise money—they are active participants in the drug development process. While the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge garnered global attention, lesser-known patient advocates also flex their expertise to drive new treatments and cures. In this episode, we talk with two moms, one who is a patient herself, about their work as partners in research and development, helping bring treatments for two rare diseases to the market.
Episode Guests
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Susan Ruediger
Founder and Chief Mission Officer, CMT Research Foundation
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Nasha Fitter
CEO, FOXG1 Research Foundation