This week at #AANAM, our Executive Director of Global Clinical Development Heather Lau MD MS shared an encore presentation from our #SanfilippoSyndrome type A (MPS IIIA) program. Thanks for hosting us, American Academy of Neurology.
Ultragenyx
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Novato, California 90 379 abonnés
Going Beyond Every Day
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Leading with purpose. Every day. “Ultragenyx was founded to advance innovative medicines for rare and ultrarare diseases that have never been treated before. We are delivering transformative therapies across multiple indications, and we have one of the most robust and diverse clinical pipelines in rare disease. Our focus is on doing the right things for patients both during development and commercialization to deliver on the promise of these therapies in a way that's meaningful for rare disease communities.” Emil D. Kakkis, M.D., Ph.D. Chief Executive Officer and President We have an inclusive culture of value and respect. Ultragenyx brings novel products to those living with rare and ultrarare diseases with a focus on debilitating genetic diseases. Founded in 2010, we have rapidly built a diverse portfolio of approved therapies and products aimed at diseases with a high unmet medical need for which many have no approved therapies. It takes courage, care, talent, and dedication to make a meaningful impact for those living with rare diseases, their families and the rare disease community. We put our people first, so they can take care of the rare disease community. We purposefully cultivate and nurture a dynamic, supportive work environment where we encourage every team member to share their new ideas and help us unlock more possibilities. Our team is made up of exceptional and diverse people with a strong passion and commitment to helping those living with rare diseases. By embracing generosity, curiosity, inclusion, and humility we are constantly learning together—fostering an environment that supports profound growth and fulfillment. If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career while having fun and growing professionally and personally, come join our team! Visit our community guidelines at: https://ultragenyx.co/community
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- Secteur
- Recherche en biotechnologie
- Taille de l’entreprise
- 1 001-5 000 employés
- Siège social
- Novato, California
- Type
- Société cotée en bourse
- Fondée en
- 2010
- Domaines
- rare disease et ultra-rare disease
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Thanks Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics and Angelman Syndrome Foundation for leading this important forum. We were inspired by the overwhelming number of advocates who raised their voice to highlight the challenges and unmet needs of #AngelmanSyndrome families and express optimism for the future as important research progresses forward. #pfdd #raredisease #patientadvocacy
👐 Thank you to those who attended the Angelman syndrome EL-PFDD meeting yesterday. The meeting recording is now available, and comments can still be submitted so please participate if you have not yet. ⏯️ Watch the meeting: https://buff.ly/QH3lGD6
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Erin Frey, our senior director for state government affairs, reflects on the conversation Matthew Fuller, our head of gene therapy research, had with Ada Lio and Nathan Guo at MassBio’s Rare Disease Forum. The inspiring conversation took the audience through Ada and Nathan's journey as #raredisease parents, from becoming empowered, fierce advocates for their son Lucas, to their work with the ZTTK SON-Shine Foundation and the value they found in their experience at Rare Bootcamp. Read more on MassBio’s blog: https://lnkd.in/easxGrZA
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Hear from Lisa Kahlman, our executive director of public policy and public affairs, on her top three takeaways related to how legislation, policy, and market dynamics will shape cutting-edge rare and ultrarare disease therapies in 2025 and beyond including the importance of funding and regulatory predictability. Thank you to the American Conference Institute for hosting the discussion during a panel last week at your 3rd Annual Forum on Advanced Therapeutics in Boston.
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We are so proud to announce that Ultragenyx has once again made the list of USA TODAY’s #TopWorkplaces. This award means the world to us because it's based solely on feedback from our people! Thank U, UltraTeam, for making this happen and going beyond every day! Top Workplaces Energage #Ultragenyx #Careers #CultureMatters
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“We need to think about designing treatments to affect the cause of the disease, rather than thinking about treatments affecting the outcome of the disease… If we start looking at disease-cause biomarkers, we'll fix the clinical outcomes in a much more profound way.” Our CEO Emil Kakkis joined Matthew Herper at STAT Breakthrough Summit East to discuss how we are reimagining the development and regulatory landscape to bring life-changing therapies to ultrarare families who need them most. #STATBreakthrough
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Thank you, MPS Society UK, here for those with rare diseases, for hosting this important event highlighting efforts in advancing drug development across MPS diseases that affect the brain and the role that biomarkers can play in them. Our Executive Director of Global Clinical Development Heather Lau MD MS was invited to present on the role of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) heparan sulfate (HS) as a well-characterized biomarker in MPS IIIA. During her presentation, Dr. Lau shed light on the recent groundbreaking Reagan-Udall Foundation and FDA dialogue.
Group CEO, MPS Society & Rare Disease Research Partners, Chair,Global LSD Collaborative, FIN Board Member, PMCPA Appeal Board Member, IMPSN Member, Rare Dad. Motivational Speaker
The MPS Biomarkers Meeting. This is one of the most important global meetings for Rare diseases. This meeting is building upon the Regan Udall meeting that moved the dial in the USA and brings a truly global audience to the table.I had the honour of being the first speaker in what I hope will be a game changing meeting involving the FDA, EMA,MHRA,world leading scientists, world leading clinicians and global patient leaders.We are clearly laying out the case for biomarkers as surrogate endpoints in clinical trials so that regulators and reimbursement agencies can adopt trial models that make scientific sense and are viable for both patients and pharma development. I am so proud of the whole team from the MPS Society and Rare Disease Research Partners who have worked for months to bring this meeting to life. I would also like to thank Kim Angel Executive Director of the IMPSN for partnering with us and together the MPS Society, Rare Disease Research Partners and the IMPSN are changing the world of Rare Diseases one conversation at a time
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Living with #GlycogenStorageDiseaseTypeIa (#GSDIa) requires constant vigilance to manage blood sugar levels. Currently, individuals rely on cornstarch and strict dietary management to prevent life-threatening hypoglycemia and even when everything is done right, acute emergencies and chronic health problems affecting the liver, kidneys, bones, metabolism and more, persist. Since 2002, The Children’s Fund for GSD Research has driven progress by raising awareness and funding research for new treatments. Board members Michael Julius and Lisa Hodes stress the urgent need for safe, effective, and accessible treatments. Read more from Michael and Lisa on the future of GSDIa treatments: https://lnkd.in/eHJ3RSD5
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Thanks, Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics and Angelman Syndrome Foundation for organizing the 2nd Annual AS Congressional Advocacy Day! It was great to join the #AngelmanSyndrome community in advocating for patient-first policies. #RareDisease
🏛️ Today marks our 2nd Annual AS Congressional Advocacy Day, where passionate advocates take to Capitol Hill to meet with congressional leaders. 💙 Through personal stories and a united voice, we are driving meaningful conversations and making specific legislative requests to ensure Angelman syndrome remains a priority in the U.S. Congress. Our 2025 priorities include: Protecting Medicaid, Credit for Caring Act tax benefit, and supporting AS-specific focus and funding by federal agencies. 📣 We urge families, friends, researchers, and clinicians to amplify our voices by reaching out to your congressional leaders in support of the in-person advocacy happening right now on Capitol Hill! ✅ We’ve made it simple—with just a few clicks, you can send a powerful message to ensure Angelman syndrome remains a priority in Congress. Every email makes a difference! 💌 Click here to take action: https://buff.ly/CzOAkBI
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On this #EmployeeAppreciationDay, we want to thank U, our employees, for your dedication and commitment to #GoingBeyondEveryDay to support the #RareDisease community. U consistently help us find a way to do what is right for the patients and families we serve.
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