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300 million strong — but still rare?
Rare diseases. An estimated 25-30 million people in the US, and 300 million people globally are living with a rare disease. There are around 7,000 rare diseases currently identified, each affecting fewer than 200,000 people individually, but almost 1 in 10 Americans in total. The Dr. Edwin G. & Dorothy Balbach Davis Global Center at […]
Feb 28, 2022
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Welcome new staff: Lauren Driscoll
Lauren Driscoll, MHPE, RRT, recently joined our staff in the Division of Physician Assistant Education. Here’s more about Lauren in her own words: I am originally from Southwest Iowa. I attended Midland University and earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Science, then earned my Master of Health Professions Education from University of Missouri […]
Jan 19, 2022
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Welcome new faculty: Melissa Soester, PhD
Melissa Soester, PhD, PA-C, CAQ-EM, recently joined the faculty in the Division of Physician Assistant Education. Here’s more about Dr. Soester in her own words: I was born and raised in Nebraska City. Over the years, I had the opportunity to shadow and work with numerous PAs and other healthcare team members that were influential […]
Nov 17, 2021
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