Maureen Smith

Maureen Smith

I am living proof that clinical trials change lives. I was diagnosed at the age of 8 with an ultra-rare disease, congenital panhypopituitarism, and in the 1960s, had the opportunity to participate in the first Canadian trial for human growth hormone.

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Innovative Medicines Canada

Innovative Medicines Canada

Innovative Medicines Canada is the national voice of Canada’s innovative pharmaceutical industry. We help our members discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines and vaccines.

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Research is the foundation for all we do

Among the most revolutionary changes to how health care services are delivered to patients is personalized medicine, where diagnostic testing provides genetic, molecular and cellular information that guides medical decisions tailored to the individual patient. Knowing your genetic make-up helps determine which medications are likely to be most effective, and that can save patients and the health system considerable time and trouble.

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