Perspectives

Abbie Cornett, chair and president of The Alliance for Biotherapeutics, advocates for patients who lack access to lifesaving therapies, have reimbursement restrictions and/or are denied coverage.

In the world of immune globulin, the demonstrated potential of these miraculous proteins to save and sustain lives is often thwarted by the complex and intertwined encumbrances that continually create barriers to access.

In this issue of BioSupply Trends Quarterly, we honor the past as we look to an exciting future where once-prominent diseases will continue to be minimized or even eradicated.

BSTQ talks vaccine news and updates, and explores new uses for this life-saving technology.

With more than two decades of leadership in the vaccine industry, Damian A. Braga talks leadership, passion for public health and vision for the future.

This issue of BSTQ explores blood and blood products: the risks, the benefits and everything in between, as well as skin cancer, healthcare reform and more.

With a relational style and personal integrity, Chris Ground has helped FFF Enterprises cultivate a flawless safety track record.

In an industry affected by a multitude of interconnected, difficult-tocontrol variables, two things consistently stand out among manufacturers and distributors of plasma derivatives: a dedication to better patient outcomes and a passion for continuous improvement.

A people-first a philosophy is interwoven throughout the Grifols company culture, impacting everything from the way products are manufactured, to the daily interactions between management and employees.

In healthcare and pharmaceuticals, major innovations are leading to miraculous, life-saving and life-preserving advancements.

Mike Alkire, president of Premier Purchasing Partners Inc., on healthcare reform and nationally recognized initiatives leading the way to help solve this pressing problem.

While not all diseases are vaccine-preventable, new vaccines have the potential to radically change medical treatment by treating pre-existing conditions such as HIV, cancer, multiple sclerosis, shingles and Alzheimer's.