Tag: Rare Disease Day

Patient and Stakeholder Engagement

“It Motivates Me Every Day”: Our Premier Research Team on Why Rare Disease Research Matters

There are as many as 7,000 distinct types of rare and genetic diseases, and an estimated 400 million people suffer from a rare disease globally. In addition, three of 10 children with a rare disease won’t live to see their fifth birthday. Rare Disease Day, celebrated around the world on the last day of February,...

Consulting

Rare Disease Day 2017: With Research, Possibilities Are Limitless

One of the most rewarding efforts I’ve seen in my years working with Premier Research is watching our Rare Disease Day activities unfold. Every year we ask our employees to support Rare Disease Day in some way, so we can all remember how crucial our role is in clinical development, especially in this area of...