Adam Bloomfield

Pediatrics

Deviating from the Conventional: Decentralizing Pediatric Rare Disease Clinical Research

Decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) have emerged as a promising solution to address the unique challenges of pediatric rare disease research. In this blog, we discuss the intricate landscape of conducting clinical research in pediatric rare diseases, identify the unique challenges, discuss the potential of decentralized trial strategies, and underscore relevant risks and considerations. Navigating the…

Rare Disease

At the Intersection of Rare Disease and Precision Medicine: A Road to Growth

Individually, rare diseases by definition have a low prevalence, but collectively, the societal burden and impact of these uncommon conditions is significant. The majority of rare diseases are genetic in origin, and advances in genomic sequencing tools and technologies have driven an increase in the identification of rare disorders. Currently, one out of every 10…