Posted on February 20, 2013
A simple, fast and inexpensive new test for leprosy offers hope that, even in the poorest countries, victims can be found and cured before they become permanently disabled or disfigured like the shunned lepers of yore.
American researchers developed the test, and Brazil’s drug-regulatory agency registered it last month. A Brazilian diagnostics company, OrangeLife, will manufacture it on the understanding that the price will be $1 or less.
“This will bring leprosy management out of the Dark Ages,” said Dr. William Levis, who has treated leprosy patients at a Bellevue Hospital outpatient clinic for 30 years.
Many consider leprosy, formally Read More “Fast new test could find leprosy before damage is lasting”
Posted on February 20, 2013
Global Washington member organization the Infectious Disease Research Institute’s (IDRI) President and Founder Steve Reed was named the 13th most influential person in the field of vaccines by Vaccine Nation. Read More “IDRI president and founder Steve Reed recognized”
Posted on December 18, 2012
SEATTLE: December, 18, 2012 – Seattle Children’s Research Institute today announced the appointment of David Beier, MD, PhD, as the new director of the Center for Tissue and Cell Sciences. Dr. Beier returns to Seattle after almost 30 years, having received his medical degree and his doctorate in biochemistry at the University of Washington. He completed an internship at Seattle Children’s in 1985.
Dr. Beier was previously at the Division of Genetics at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. He served most recently as associate chief of the division, which included 25 investigators Read More “Seattle Children’s Research Institute appoints new director for tissue and cell sciences research”