Getting a head start – The Advantages of New Born Screening

The purpose of newborn screening is to detect potentially fatal or disabling conditions in newborns as early as possible, often before the infant displays any signs or symptoms of a disease or condition.  Arizona Legislators  and Patient Advocates are working together to ensure Arizona babies are tested for additional conditions where early intervention can make a world of difference for patients and their families. Continue reading

Stopping Outbreaks Through One Health: Making Tomorrow’s Breakthroughs Possible

The rapid spread of the coronavirus out of Wuhan, China has sparked concern across countries as the international community grapples with how best to contain it. The clock is ticking to find a solution.

Luckily, innovative biotechnology companies are working tirelessly each today to heal the world. We’ve seen new therapies deliver a 90 percent cure rate for Hepatitis C, saving billions in reduced hospital costs. And scientists are working to develop techniques that could help address mosquito-related diseases like malaria, West Nile, and Zika.Continue reading