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  As February comes to a close, we approach Rare Disease Day on February 28 and reflect on the purpose behind our work in rare disease research. At PacBio, our…

  A rare disease can be an immense burden on patients and families, especially when it comes to childhood conditions. The path from symptoms to diagnosis to treatment is often…

  In February we are observing Rare Disease Month, a time to shine a light on the experiences of rare disease patients and their families. At PacBio, we are committed…

  In Austin, Texas, Casey McPherson balances many roles—musician, entrepreneur, and most importantly, dad to his two daughters, Weston and Rose. But beneath the day-to-day rhythms of family life lies…

  Children’s health is central to our future. That’s why we set aside the first Monday of October as Child Health Day to raise awareness about the importance of children’s…

According to the United States’ National Institutes of Health (NIH), an estimated 7,000 rare diseases collectively impact between 3.5% to 5.9% of the global population, equating to 263 to 446…

Countries around the world have recognized the value of precision health and population genomics research initiatives. They have launched efforts to sequence thousands to millions of genomes in order to…

Individual rare diseases affect a small portion of the population. However, because there are over 7,000 known rare diseases, they are, in fact, somewhat common. It is estimated that around…

If you know someone affected by a rare disease, next week marks an important day for awareness and education in the rare disease community. Anyone can be affected by rare…