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In “Rare: A Documentary,” the brutally honest reality of six families searching for rare disease treatments for their children becomes a clarion call for the entire life sciences industry. As Joe Salerno (VP, Scientific Communications) explores in our latest blog, the path to treating 10,000+ rare conditions isn't coming from traditional pharma. Rare disease solutions are being forged by parents, community-based actions and grassroots foundations reinventing the therapeutic development wheel. From CRISPR breakthroughs to drug repurposing, discover why the fringes of medicine are actually the frontline for the future of rare disease healthcare.

Why Life Sciences is Entering its Influencer Era

In the life sciences, a new dark horse is emerging: the Expert Influencer. From biotech analysts on LinkedIn to lab-science creators on YouTube, the renaissance of science communication is here. We explore why "fit over followers" is the new golden rule and how human-centered storytelling is breaking through the noise to reach scientists, clinicians and industry professionals.

The Numbers Don’t Lie: Is Your Workplace Truly Supporting Women?

Representation in STEM classrooms is on the rise, yet women still make up less than a third of Principal Investigators on clinical trials. Why is there such a gap between education and leadership? In honor of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we looked at the systemic barriers still facing women in the private sector and the cultural shifts, from flexible scheduling to mentorship, that are required to keep top talent in the field.

Four time juror! We are so proud to have Christine Bennett representing HDMZ on the ANA B2 Awards jury again. Their focus on strategic clarity and measurable impact is exactly what we strive for every day. Well deserved.