Is Nitisinone Cost Effective?

Is Nitisinone Cost Effective?

This week’s blog comes from Ciaran McCarron, an MSc student who has led a project for the AKU Society looking at the cost effectiveness of nitisinone (the drug we trial in DevelopAKUre).The project will allow DevelopAKUre to gain an in-depth understanding of the cost...
Pain: The Hidden but Very Real Epidemic

Pain: The Hidden but Very Real Epidemic

In December, I attended a seminar that bought together medical experts, patients and patient representatives to discuss the difficulties and challenges faced by chronic pain patients. This week’s blog highlights the important discussions and messages that were...

Improving Patient Access to Rare Disease Therapies

Last week I attended a symposium in Brussels on Improving Patient Access to Rare Disease Therapies. By involving all stakeholders and collaborating on a European level, we can ensure that all patients have access to live-saving approved treatments. This...
Repurposing Old Drugs for New Diseases

Repurposing Old Drugs for New Diseases

We recently attended an online webinar organised by Findacure and Healx, explaining the concept of drug repurposing. This is something that is very relevant to the AKU Society and our patients, as the drug we are currently trialling as a part of DevelopAKUre,...
Looking Forward to 2017

Looking Forward to 2017

With Christmas all but over and the New Year well underway, we take a look at all the exciting plans we have for 2017. From fire walks to Children’s Workshops. Last year was amazing for everyone here at the AKU Society, from the incredibly successful...

Meet Ciarán, Our New Admin Assistant

This week Ciarán has joined our team as our new Admin Assistant! In this weeks blog, he tells us about himself and what motivated him to apply for the role! What were you doing before you joined the AKU Society? I just moved from Leicester where I was working for...