why research into rare diseases
Why research into rare diseases matters. Hundreds of millions of people worldwide await treatments for rare diseases. Feb 26, 2015. Addressing significant unmet medical need is a cornerstone of Novartis strategy and why we spend so much time and energy researching rare diseases.
âIn addition, research into rare diseases teaches us fundamental mechanisms of human biology and disease, often applicable to more prevalent disorders.â. Novartis scientists have investigated treatments for more than 40 rare diseases.