C-Path Opportunities Table
In October of 2022, 38-year-old Melissa Diaz-Viera was a new mom to a happy eight-month-old baby and had recently recovered from a bout of COVID-19. At around that time she started experiencing mild impairments, such as pincer grasp weakness that made it difficult to use a pair of nail clippers, button her baby's clothes and use chopsticks. She also noticed some twitching in her thighs. By January of 2023, her symptoms had not subsided and it was time for a trip to her primary care physician.
Inherited ataxias are a diverse collection of genetic disorders that are characterized by clinical manifestations like impaired coordination of voluntary movements, such as gait and speech.
John Galas has spent most of his life around soccer. At an early age, he developed a deep passion for the sport and embraced the competitive spirit inherent in it. This mindset that proved invaluable when he faced his toughest opponent yet: cancer.
Layne Oliff was an active runner who successfully completed 10-mile trail runs up until his 60th birthday — before he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in November of 2020. Layne soon pivoted that same drive and commitment to another journey, as an active advocate in the ALS community.
Dr. Kevin Kwok and Sarah Zenner-Dolan are drawn together by more than their respective experiences living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Both have stepped up as champions for those living with PD.