🌍 300 million people worldwide live with a rare disease. 👶 Up to 75% are children. 💊 Only 5% of rare diseases have an FDA-approved therapy. The JAX Rare Disease Translational Center is committed to changing these outcomes. Led by Vice President Cat Lutz, the team of 60 scientists and staff are advancing rare disease research—bringing targeted therapies from the lab to the clinic faster. ➡️ Learn more about the RDTC below and here: https://www.jax.org/research-and-faculty/research-centers/rare

What does it take to turn a bold idea into a life-changing treatment? At JAX, innovation is more than progress — it’s the power to transform lives. Discover how JAX scientists combine decades of expertise, advanced technology, and cutting-edge models to turn big ideas into real-world solutions. From precision medicine to new approaches for #cancer, #diabetes, #Alzheimers, and beyond, JAX is accelerating discoveries and expanding what’s possible in human health. Learn more at www.jax.org #innovat