Neglected Diseases

To Be Rare Or to Be Neglected: For a Disease, That Is the Question

Dr Layla McCay | Posted 05.01.2012

Dr Layla McCay

In terms of the science, it seems that "rare diseases" are more likely to be neglected than so-called "neglected tropical diseases." Perhaps in terms of NTDs, it's not the diseases but the people who have been neglected?

Novel Approaches to IP Collaborations: Advancing Cures for Neglected Diseases

Richard Chin | Posted 05.25.2011

Richard Chin

There must be multiple approaches to leveraging intellectual property to advance the development of life-saving drugs to combat neglected diseases.

A Response to 'Charity is Dead'

Richard Chin | Posted 11.17.2011

Richard Chin

Julia - In response to your post: You've raised some excellent points about how we view people in need. As our virtual connections increase and we...

FDA and Vouchers for Neglected Diseases: A Bad Idea Gone Bad

Merrill Goozner | Posted 11.17.2011

Merrill Goozner

The unintended consequences of an ill-conceived incentive scheme will be on full display when Novartis goes before an FDA advisory committee seeking approval for its anti-malarial pill.