Videos tagged with Patient-Driven Research

This video features Dr. David Fajgenbaum, a physician-scientist, discussing his personal journey of battling Castleman disease. Diagnosed after his mother's death, he used his medical expertise to identify sirolimus, a repurposed drug, as a life-saving treatment, achieving remission. He discusses his near-death experiences, the challenges within the medical establishment, and his mission to accelerate cures for rare diseases through organizations like the Castleman Disease Collaborative Network (CDCN) and Every Cure. The conversation touches on AI in drug discovery, the power of repurposed drugs, and his book 'Chasing My Cure.' The video also includes promotional segments for sponsors.