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The Need to be Seen

What is the current situation for rare diseases and orphan drug development?

By Maryam Mahdi 03/17/2020 1 min read Quick Read (pre 2022)

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Source: PhRMA, “Rare Diseases and the Orphan Drug Act.” 2019. Available at: https://onphr.ma/2TpdarX

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Maryam Mahdi

After finishing my degree, I envisioned a career in science communications. However, life took an unexpected turn and I ended up teaching abroad. Though the experience was amazing and I learned a great deal from it, I jumped at the opportunity to work for Texere. I'm excited to see where this new journey takes me!

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