From discovery to impact
Success stories in medical innovation
The story behind a new medical treatment is usually an epic that unfolds over more than a decade.
It often begins with the high of a fundamental insight, then moves through the hazards of preclinical studies, fundraising, regulatory hurdles and clinical trials.
There are milestones worth celebrating along the way, but setbacks are common — and most innovations never reach the clinic. Still, some of these tales do have a happy ending, delivering new therapies, devices and diagnostic tools that advance patient care.
The articles that follow in our Impact section of the latest Stanford Medicine magazine issue feature a few of those success stories, told through conversations with Stanford Medicine researchers whose innovations are making an impact today.
Impact
A heart-protective mutation in a pill
Genetic insights lead to a new treatment for cardiomyopathy
Gene therapy for epidermolysis bullosa
Providing long-term relief from a debilitating skin blistering disease
