A Snapshot of
Genzyme's Humanitarian Assistance for Neglected Disease (HAND) Program
Carol M. Sherako, Associate Director Program
Genzyme Corp.
153 Second Avenue
Waltham, MA 02451
ABSTRACT
Genzyme initiated the Humanitarian Assistance for
Neglected Diseases (HAND) program in April of 2006. Our goal is to join our
skills and capacities in innovative partnerships to create new therapeutics for
neglected diseases of the developing world. Our route to success is continued
participation in the discovery and advancement of new treatments for neglected
diseases and to identify, evaluate and manage scientific projects and
partnerships using a collaborative, non-commercial approach. The presentation
will highlight early achievements, challenges encountered and path forward for
our initiative.