Inspired Every Day
The work we do is guided by people living with rare and devastating diseases. We are driven to continuously innovate and create meaningful value in all we do to help patients and families fully live their best lives.
SEE THEIR STORIES-
![Tanner, diagnosed with HPP at 4 days old, with a stuffed animal]()
My hope for Tanner in the future is that he enters into adulthood. I kind of hope that he will be a doctor and maybe help kids like doctors have helped him.”
RENE, MOM OF TANNER
LIVING WITH HPP
TANNER
LIVING WITH HPP -
![Roberta, diagnosed with gMG at 16 years old]()
This experience has taught me to look at the small things that count. Now, I feel that I have something to look forward to and I am who I want to be.”
ROBERTA
LIVING WITH gMG
ROBERTA
LIVING WITH GMG -
![The Trendys, diagnosed at 17, 14, 11, and 9 with LAL-D]()
Now we knew what we were up against, we knew we could fight.”
REBECCA, MOM OF TRENDY BROTHERS
LIVING WITH LAL-D
THE TRENDY FAMILY
LIVING WITH LAL-D -
![Chelsey, living with NMOSD, painting]()
I don't define myself as having a rare disease. It’s part of my life, but it’s certainly not who I am.”
CHELSEY
LIVING WITH NMOSD
CHELSEY
LIVING WITH NMOSD -
![Donnan, diagnosed with aHUS at 39 years old, and his son]()
I can chase my kids and play again. I think knowing what I have brings a peace to my life.”
DONNAN
LIVING WITH aHUS
DONNAN
LIVING WITH aHUS
Every day, those who live with rare diseases and devastating conditions inspire us to push the boundaries of medicine, technology, and healthcare services. Our goal is to transform their reality for the better.
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TALENTED COLLEAGUESEveryday Stories
At Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, we are committed to working with the patient community and health care stakeholders worldwide to address the challenges facing the rare disease community. Together, on Rare Disease Day — and every day — we can make a powerful difference.
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The World Health Organization estimates that one out of 15 people worldwide could be affected by a rare disease. For more information: https://bit.ly/2EhEfWG
We strive to ignite an inclusive environment where people belong because of their uniqueness and unleash their individuality and diversity to spur innovative breakthroughs for patients. Join us: https://jobs.alexion.com #hiring
DYK… 80% of #RareDiseases are genetic, while others are the result of infection, allergies, and environmental causes, or are rare cancers. For more information and support, visit https://globalgenes.org/rare-disease-facts/
I feel like tomorrow I can do something, whereas before, I didn’t feel like tomorrow was possible.”JESSE LIVING WITH gMG