CNBC January 8, 2026
Key Points
– CNBC Cures aims to help raise awareness of rare diseases and improve patient outcomes for people living with them.
– Led by “Squawk Box” anchor Becky Quick, the initiative was inspired by her family’s own rare disease journey.
– CNBC Cures is teaming up with some of the nation’s top researchers, doctors, regulators and patient advocacy groups to identify barriers slowing advancements of rare disease treatments.
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