Medical Innovation
Americans today are benefiting from medical developments and discoveries that took shape almost two decades ago. On average, the travel time of an experimental drug from the lab to patients is 12 to15 years. Lawmakers need to realize the considerable impact that federal policies can have on maintaining the future of drug discovery and innovation.
All Americans, especially the aging, want the best therapies for life-threatening diseases and disabling and chronic conditions. A core goal of the Alliance for Aging Research is to encourage policies which will lead to newer and better treatments to improve the health and independence of Americans as they age.
Related Publications
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DocumentThe Severe Burden of Diabetes on America's Seniors
May 2010
Related topics: Access to Breakthroughs Diabetes Health Medical Innovation Prevention ResearchIn an Alliance for Aging Research and American Diabetes Association joint briefing, Dr. William Rowley from The Institute for Alternative Futures presented on the economic burden of diabetes and the need for continued research into prevention, management and treatment options. His slides are available here. -
DocumentHuman Burden of Diabetes and The Importance of Research
May 2010
Related topics: Access to Breakthroughs Diabetes Health Medical Innovation Prevention ResearchIn an Alliance for Aging Research and American Diabetes Association joint briefing, Dr. K.M. Venkat Narayan from Emory University in Atlanta presented on the human burden of diabetes and the need for continued research into prevention, management and treatment options. His slides are available here. -
Press ReleaseAlliance Releases The Silver Book®: Diabetes
The Alliance for Aging Research released a new volume of The Silver Book®: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation in an Aging Nation. The latest addition to The Silver Book series focuses on diabetes. The volume was released at a Capitol Hill briefing which featured medical and economic experts and a patient advocate. The briefing was co-sponsored by the American Diabetes Association.
