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Adult, AI Validation, Current Research, Dr. Shey, Drug, Early Stage Investigator, Health Equity, Infectious Disease, LMICs, University of Buea
Improving River Blindness Outcomes in Cameroon Principal Investigator: Dr. Robert Adamu Shey Disease: River Blindness Research Description: Onchocerciasis, known as river blindness, is a neglected tropical disease caused by parasitic worms, affecting roughly 21...
AI Validation, Current Research, Dr. Iammarino, Dr. Tanner, Drug, Early Stage Investigator, Neurology, Pediatric, Rare Disease, University of Texas HSC San Antonio
Treating an Ultra-Rare Pediatric Disease (CLIFAHDD) with an Anti-Nausea Drug Principal Investigator: Drs Jeremy Tanner and Megan Iammarino Disease: Congenital Contractures of the Limbs and Face, Hypotonia, and Developmental Delay Research Description: Congenital...
Adult, Current Research, Dr. Sharon, Drug, Ear Nose Throat, Early Stage Investigator, Inner Ear, University of California San Francisco
Reducing Vertigo in Meniere’s Disease with a CGRP Blocker Principal Investigator: Dr. Jeffrey Sharon Disease: Meniere’s disease Research Description: Meniere’s disease is a debilitating inner ear disease marked by attacks of vertigo, hearing loss,...
Adult, Chicago, Current Research, Dr. Hutchison, Drug, Early Stage Investigator, Metabolic Disorder, University of Chicago
Using a Chemotherapy Drug to Reduce Post-Transplant Diabetes Principal Investigator: Dr. Alan Hutchison Disease: Post-transplant diabetes Research Description: Organ transplantation can be lifesaving for those suffering from organ failure, but patients are at risk...
Adult, Chicago, Current Research, Dr. Royce Lee, Drug, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Military/Veteran, Neurology, University of Chicago
Treating PTSD in Veterans and Survivors of Violence with an ADHD Drug Principal Investigator: Dr. Royce Lee Disease: PTSD Research Description: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be a debilitating neuropsychiatric condition. Experienced by 8% of the general...
Adult, Chicago, Current Research, Dr. Shaw, Drug, Early Stage Investigator, Oncology, University of Chicago
Adding Lactulose to Immunotherapy to Improve Cancer Treatment Outcomes Principal Investigator: Dr. Reid Shaw Disease: Cancer Research Description: While immunotherapy has transformed the treatment of many solid-organ cancers and hematologic malignancies, some...
Adult, AI Validation, Casa Colina Hospital, Current Research, Dr. Schnakers, Drug, Neurology, Rare Disease
Using a Diabetic Drug to Restore Awareness to Patients with Reduced Consciousness Principal Investigator: Dr. Caroline Schnakers Disease: Disorders of Consciousness Research Description: Every year, people suffer severe brain injuries that lead to prolonged disorders...
AI Validation, Current Research, Dr. Lambert, Drug, Early Stage Investigator, Mayo Clinic, Neurology, Pediatric, Rare Disease
Repurposing a Seizure Treatment for DeSanto-Shinawi Syndrome Principal Investigator: Dr. Laura Lambert Disease: DeSanto-Shinawi Syndrome Research Description: DeSanto-Shinawi Syndrome (DESSH) is an ultra-rare, genetic condition caused by a mutation of the ‘WAC’ gene,...
AI Validation, Current Research, Dr. Agniwo, Drug, Health Equity, Infectious Disease, LMICs, Pediatric, University of Science Technology and Engineering of Bamako
Reducing Pediatric Schistosomiasis Infections with a Malaria Drug in Mali Principal Investigator: Dr. Koba Privat Agniwo Disease: Schistosomiasis Research Description: Schistosomiasis is the second most widespread parasitic infection in sub-Saharan Africa,...
Adult, Chicago, Clinical Trials, Device, Drug, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital and CARES, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Lurie Children's Hospital, Military/Veteran, Neurology, Oncology, Pediatric, Press Release, University of Chicago
Press Release: Cures Within Reach Approves Five Clinical Trials at Chicago-based Research Institutions Cures Within Reach Approves Five Clinical Trials at Chicago-based Research Institutions Clinical trials are led by early-stage investigators and/or impact health...
Adult, Cardio, Current Research, Dr. Karthikeyan, Drug, Health Equity, LMICs, Translational Health Science and Technology Institute
Slowing Rheumatic Heart Disease Progression with Losartan in India Principal Investigator: Prof. Ganesan Karthikeyan Disease: Rheumatic Heart Disease Research Description: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is the result of irreversible damage to the heart valves caused...
Adult, Current Research, Dr. Nyagabona, Drug, Health Equity, LMICs, Muhimbili University Health and Allied Sciences, Oncology
Improving Breast Cancer Surgery Outcomes with Doxycycline in Tanzania Principal Investigator: Dr. Sarah Nyagabona Disease: Breast Cancer Research Description: In Tanzania and other low and lower-middle income countries (LMICs), breast cancer is often diagnosed at a...
Adult, Current Research, Dr. Rahman, Drug, Health Equity, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh, LMICs, Maternal Health, Pediatric, Women's Health
Impacting Small Vulnerable Newborns with an Antimalarial Drug in Bangladesh Principal Investigator: Dr. Anisur Rahman Disease: Prenatal Nutrition Research Description: Up to 40% of Bangladeshi newborns are born preterm or small for gestational age, called Small...
Adult, AI Validation, Casa Colina Hospital, Chicago, Clinical Trials, Drug, Mayo Clinic, Neurology, Pediatric, Press Release, Rare Disease, University of Texas HSC San Antonio
Press Release: Cures Within Reach Selected Three Clinical Trials in Rare/Ultra-Rare Diseases to Validate AI Predictions Cures Within Reach Selected Three Clinical Trials in Rare/Ultra-Rare Diseases to Validate AI Predictions These clinical trials highlight...
Chicago, Current Research, Dr. Lang, Drug, Early Stage Investigator, Immune Disorder, Lurie Children's Hospital, Pediatric
Investigating Zileuton to Prevent Pediatric Food Allergy Anaphylaxis Principal Investigator: Dr. Abigail Lang Disease: Food Allergies Research Description: Food allergies affect both adults and children, with an estimated 8-10% of children impacted. Currently, the...
Adult, Cardio, Clinical Trials, Drug, Health Equity, Infectious Disease, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh, Lagos State University College of Medicine, LMICs, Maseno University, Muhimbili University Health and Allied Sciences, Neurology, Oncology, Pediatric, Press Release, Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, University of Lagos, University of Nigeria, Women's Health
Press Release: Cures Within Reach Selected Seven More Clinical Trials to Address Factors that Lead to High Disease Burden in Low and Lower-Middle Income Countries Cures Within Reach Selected Seven More Clinical Trials to Address Factors that Lead to High Disease...
Adult, Current Research, Dr. Chukwudi, Drug, Health Equity, Infectious Disease, LMICs, University of Nigeria
Treating Cutaneous Leishmaniasis with a Topical Antiseptic in Nigeria Principal Investigator: Dr. Chinwe Chukwudi Disease: Leishmaniasis Research Description: Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by parasites transmitted through sandfly bites,...
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Dr. Teachey, Drug, Early Stage Investigator, Mid-Atlantic, Pediatric, Rare Disease, Success Stories
Repurposing Rapamycin for 6 Autoimmune Childhood Diseases Principal Investigator: Dr. David Teachey Diseases: Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome – ALPS; Evans Syndrome; Systemic Lupus Erthematosus; Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia; Common Variable...
Dr. Rajkumar, Drug, Early Stage Investigator, Mayo Clinic, Oncology, Rare Disease, Success Stories
Thalidomide as a Initial Therapy for Early-Stage Myeloma Principal Investigator: Dr. Vincent Rajkumar Disease: Multiple Myeloma Research Description: In 2002, Cures Within Reach funded Dr. Vincent Rajkumar at Mayo Clinic to test thalidomide, used in leprosy, as a...
Adult, Current Research, Dr. Omoto, Drug, Health Equity, Infectious Disease, LMICs, Maseno University, Oncology, Women's Health
Improving Pre-Cancerous Lesion Treatment Among HIV-Positive Women in Kenya Principal Investigator: Dr. Jackton Omoto Disease: Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Research Description: The leading cause of cancer death in LMIC-based women living with HIV is cervical...
