SFBR is where research begins. Since its founding in 1941, SFBR has continued to make major medical achievements
that contribute information that helps advance the scientific
community's effort to improve health and save lives.
These achievements have come from studying cardiovascular disease;
cancer; infectious diseases; new and emerging disease threats
such as dengue, SARS and avain flu, and possible bioterror agents like anthrax
and Ebola; the role of genetics in human diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, osteporosis, epilepsy, mental illness, and the pregnancy disorder preeclampsia; fetal growth and development; hormonal
research; and behavioral medicine.
Infectious Disease
SFBR has made leaps and bounds in the quest to solve problems
associated with infectious and often fatal diseases such as
hepatitis, AIDS, and herpes.
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Cancer Research
Major advances in cancer research are just
one part of SFBR’s repertoire. Our scientists have
discovered new treatments for breast and prostate cancer
as well as the potential for new discoveries in the treatment
of melanoma.
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Heart Disease
With high cholesterol, obesity, and diabetes rampant in
the world today, there’s no wonder that heart disease
is such an epidemic. In an attempt to find answers to
these concerns, SFBR discovered a link between these factors
and our genes.
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Neonatal Disease
SFBR developed the premature baboon model to study the many diseases
that often plague premature infants, specifically pulmonary
and respiratory illness. SFBR scientists found preventive
measures to combat these often fatal infections.
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