In this episode, Ayesha spoke with Lawreen Asuncion, a patient advocate who works to raise awareness for the rare disease Usher syndrome.

Lawreen has worked professionally in the biotech and life science markets for over 25 years. She provides input and perspectives for rare genetic disease programs and clinical trials sponsored by biotech and pharma companies.

Lawreen is a dedicated patient advocate for Usher syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes both hearing and vision loss in most individuals, and also balance for some. As someone living with Usher syndrome type 2c, Lawreen brings a deeply personal perspective to her advocacy work, sharing her experiences and challenges to raise awareness and educate others about the condition. Her advocacy extends to supporting research initiatives and promoting accessibility and inclusion for individuals with sensory impairments.

Tune into the episode to hear Lawreen’s perspectives as both a life sciences professional and rare disease patient advocate.

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