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Artwork for Patient Empowerment Program: A Rare Disease Podcast
N-Lorem Foundation
N-Lorem
Antisense Oligonucleotides
Antisense Technology
NANORARE Mutations
Nano-Rare Diseases
Rare Genetic Diseases
Health
Ion Channels
Epilepsy
Genetic Testing
FUS ALS
Rare Diseases
Patient Empowerment
Nano-Rare Mutations
Hongene Biotech
Kif1a
Neurology
Antisense Oligonucleotide Therapeutics
Motor Neuron Disease

Join the nano-rare disease community! Interviews features leading physicians, scientists, biotech experts, and patient advocates. Lessons teach core concepts about drugs. Our host Dr. Crooke has led the creation of antisense technology and his foundation, n-Lorem, is using this powerful technology to discover, develop, and provide personalized experimental antisense oligonucleotide medicines to na... more

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Artwork for Patient Empowerment Program: A Rare Disease Podcast

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Your questions, answered. n-Lorem CEO, Stan Crooke, answers questions directly from the nano-rare community in this special Q&A episode. How often is Drug safety monitored? When is an existing ASO made available to others? Not capping accepted applic... more

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In this special Best Of episode, we revisit some of the powerful moments from the 2025 Nano-Rare Patient Colloquium—an extraordinary gathering that brought together more than 875 patients, family members, scientists, physicians, advocates, and indust... more

A conversation with Natacha Gassenbach, 2025 Hero of n-Lorem and Biogen leader. She shares Biogen’s decision to become a founding donor of n-Lorem, the impact of the Nano-Rare Patient Colloquium. Natacha also explores “the movement for nano-rare” and... more

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Meet Grace Hoyt — a bright, witty high schooler with a passion for singing, art, and romantasy audiobooks. Grace also happens to live with a rare disease (FLVCR1) that has left her legally blind, unable to feel pain, and unsteady on her feet.

On her... more

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Recent Guests

Bobby Glenn
Father of Rosie and previously a senior professional in a new industry related to home care.
Episode: Rosie’s Story: A Nano-rare Treatment Pioneer
Megan Hestrom
Mother of Sloane, actively involved in her care and treatment.
Episode: Sloane's Story: A Shared Medicine
Tom Lowe
Grandfather of Sloane, contributing to family care and community advocacy.
Episode: Sloane's Story: A Shared Medicine
Daphne Graskewicz-Prado
Mother of Harlow, a three-year-old with Tuft-4-A leukodystrophy
Episode: Best of the 2024 Nano-rare Patient Colloquium
Ryan Strankowski
Patient with amyloid plaque buildup causing kidney disease
Episode: Best of the 2024 Nano-rare Patient Colloquium
Kelley Dalby
Mother of Connor, first patient accepted to n-Lorem, has severe epilepsy
Episode: Best of the 2024 Nano-rare Patient Colloquium
Brady Huggett
Feature editor of Transmitter, a journal that focuses on neurodegenerative disorders and neurosciences.
Transmitter
Episode: Sneak Peek of the 2024 Nano-rare Patient Colloquium
David Butler
Special guest from Hongene Biotech, focusing on RNA building blocks and CDMO services in oligonucleotide production.
Hongene Biotech
Episode: The Building Blocks of What's Possible with David Butler, Ph.D.
Paul Compton
Chairman of Investment Banking at Barclays Bank
Barclays Bank
Episode: Adopting a Rare Son with Paul Compton

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Stanley T. Crooke
Host and Founder, CEO, and Chairman of the n-Lorem Foundation. A leading figure in the development of antisense technology and focused on providing innovative, personalized experimental treatments for patients with nano-rare diseases.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • So informative and important!

    What the n-Lorem foundation is doing for rare disease is a game changer. Hearing from Stan Crooke and the experts and families he interviews is so informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flygirl3663
    United States3 years ago
  • Nano what?

    Prior to n-Lorem, patients who didn’t fit into the current healthcare model, were isolated and alone. With this podcast, these patient are front and center. A podcast for and about them! And a master class in basic drug chemistry that anyone would benefit from.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Friendly?
    United States4 years ago
  • Excellent resource for patients. Very clear!

    Thanks to Dr. Stanley Crooke and nLorem Foundation for an excellence resource for people living with diseases, their families and for all who want to learn more about BioPharma.

    Best wishes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lalitafer
    United States4 years ago
  • Fantastic

    Very exciting news

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    papanormie
    United States4 years ago
  • Outstanding

    Liked learning more about the rare diseases.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ealinek
    United States4 years ago

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There is a strong emphasis on the importance of community support and advocacy, with many expressing gratitude for the resources provided through the foundation.
Reviewers highlight the uniqueness of the podcast's focus on nano-rare diseases and the urgency of addressing rare genetic conditions, making it a crucial educational resource.
Listeners appreciate the informative nature of the episodes, noting how the discussions bridge the gap between complex medical concepts and personal stories of patients and families.
Many comments reflect on the emotional depth and inspiration drawn from personal experiences shared in the episodes, resonating with both patients and caregivers.

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Connor Dalby's Story: n-Lorem Patient #001 with Kelley Dalby and Dr. Olivia Kim-McManus
Q: How did you advocate for Connor's treatment?
We engaged with various medical institutions and worked closely with professionals like Olivia to secure the necessary approvals and support for Connor's unique case.
Connor Dalby's Story: n-Lorem Patient #001 with Kelley Dalby and Dr. Olivia Kim-McManus
Q: What was the journey like before treatment for you and Connor?
It was filled with frustration, multiple failed attempts at finding a diagnosis, and years of seeking treatment options that were unavailable or ineffective.
Mostyn’s Story: Mother’s Day Special with Zoe Hummel
Q: How do you and Clayton manage your emotional reactions to Mostyn's condition?
Our faith has gotten us through a lot, along with taking action and trying to figure out what else we can do.
Mostyn’s Story: Mother’s Day Special with Zoe Hummel
Q: What do you think are the most important lessons from your journey?
If I knew what I knew now, I would tell somebody to trust their instincts if something feels wrong and to get it addressed.
Anna’s Story of Hope and Help: FUS-ALS with Sonja Kämpfer and Dr. Neil Shneider
Q: Sonja, why don't you just tell us about Anna before and then after she became sick?
Anna was a perfectly healthy child until the age of 15, when she began experiencing breathing difficulties and eventually was diagnosed with ALS after a long process.

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This podcast is dedicated to the community of individuals affected by nano-rare diseases, focusing on innovative treatments and insights from leading experts in the field. Each episode features interviews with physicians, scientists, and patient advocates, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the unique challenges faced by patients with conditions that affect fewer than 30 individuals globally. The discussions often center around the groundbreaking work being done with antisense oligonucleotide technology, highlighting how this approach can lead to personalized, experimental treatments for these rare genetic disorders.

What sets this podcast apart is its commitment to engaging storytelling, where personal accounts of patients... more

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