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‘I’m going to prove you wrong’: How a D.C. power couple used an ALS diagnosis to create a political juggernaut
By Lev Facher
Sandra Abrevaya and Brian Wallach at their home in Kenilworth, Ill. (KRISTEN NORMAN FOR STAT)
Brian Wallach has not yet willed a cure for his ALS into existence. But, remarkably, he and his wife, Sandra Abrevaya, have galvanized what is likely the most successful patient advocacy campaign of the 21st century.
How does a molecule get from the lab to patients? The discovery and development journey
Developing medicines that will help patients in need is at the heart of what Amgen does, says David Reese, Executive Vice President, Research and Development at Amgen. “That’s why we’re here, it’s why I come to work every day.” But what exactly does it take to get there? Hear from David, scientists, and researchers about what it takes to bring a molecule from discovery to development.
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