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One Pediatric Gastroenterologist’s Mission to Expand Pediatric Treatment Options
For Dr. Nicole Kulisek, the path from pediatric gastroenterologist to US Medical Affairs leader at Pfizer has always been guided by the same question: How can we expand access to effective treatments for children who need them most?From bedside care to drug development, her career reflects a belief that early intervention, paired with scientific rigor, can change the course of a child’s life. Today, that perspective shapes her work at Pfizer, where she helps advance IBD innovations aimed at...
Science & Innovation
Behind the Science: Breaking the Cycle of C. difficile
The human gut contains a variety of bacteria and other microorganisms comprising the microbiome, and that’s a good thing! A healthy microbiome helps maintain a strong immune system and aids in digestion, among other important tasks. But sometimes, too much of a specific bacterium can result in infection, with the potential to progress from an ordinary health challenge to a life-threatening ordeal.Clostridioides difficile, also known as C. difficile, is one such bacterium. It often exists...
Science & Innovation
Pursuing the Next Breakthrough in Cancer Cachexia
Cachexia, a complex wasting syndrome, impacts an estimated 9 million people worldwide.[i] In people living with cancer, cachexia can diminish the tolerance of therapies and is linked to reduced survival rates. Currently, there are no FDA-approved treatments targeting its underlying cause.Over time, the way researchers and physicians understand cachexia has evolved, with growing focus on uncovering the biology behind this devastating disease.In an effort to address a critical gap in care and help...
Purpose & Ideals
The Mindfulness of Medicine Development: How Scientists Are Driving the Next Wave of Medical Innovations
For millions of patients around the world, the development of a new treatment or vaccine can be life-changing. But the journey from promising drug candidate to approved product isn’t easy. It's a long and arduous process, with an average timeline lasting more than 10 years.Behind the scenes of these life-changing medical breakthroughs are the scientists whose dedication, expertise, and remarkable problem-solving skills are driving progress forward. Though their training could have prepared them...
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