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<p>The PLN Foundation, established in 2012, supports about 1700 individuals with a&#xa0;phospholamban (PLN) gene mutation causing severe cardiomyopathy. It aims to cure this rare disease by collaborating with universities, research institutions, and biotechnology companies. However, the foundation often faces challenges in being recognised as an equal research partner, with legal departments and technology transfer offices (TTOs) prioritising institutional interests over the public good, leading to delays and inefficiencies. The scientific culture’s ‘publish or perish’ mentality, patent ownership issues, and bureaucratic ethics review processes further complicate progress. To overcome these barriers, the foundation advocates IP co-ownership, patient leadership, streamlined agreements, provisional ethical approvals, improved research logistics, revised evaluation metrics for scientists, and a&#xa0;shift in TTO strategies towards co-creation. These measures aim to enhance collaboration, accelerate therapeutic development, and ensure the accessibility and affordability of new treatments for rare diseases.</p>

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The PLN Foundation is striving for a cure, but who owns the disease?

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    2025年5月8日

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  • Luuk Kerckhaert,
  • Pieter Glijnis,
  • Annet N. Linders,
  • Cor Oosterwijk,
  • Pieter A. Doevendans

摘要

The PLN Foundation, established in 2012, supports about 1700 individuals with a phospholamban (PLN) gene mutation causing severe cardiomyopathy. It aims to cure this rare disease by collaborating with universities, research institutions, and biotechnology companies. However, the foundation often faces challenges in being recognised as an equal research partner, with legal departments and technology transfer offices (TTOs) prioritising institutional interests over the public good, leading to delays and inefficiencies. The scientific culture’s ‘publish or perish’ mentality, patent ownership issues, and bureaucratic ethics review processes further complicate progress. To overcome these barriers, the foundation advocates IP co-ownership, patient leadership, streamlined agreements, provisional ethical approvals, improved research logistics, revised evaluation metrics for scientists, and a shift in TTO strategies towards co-creation. These measures aim to enhance collaboration, accelerate therapeutic development, and ensure the accessibility and affordability of new treatments for rare diseases.