On the TechTO stage ×1
First seen on the TechTO stage in 2019. Every talk is searchable — ask the archive about Pawel ↗
In their words
rare does not mean unsympathetic
no doctor no matter how good they are at spelling will be able to diagnose every single rare disease patient that comes into their clinic
the average rare disease patient sees seven specialist doctors over five years before they get a diagnosis, carrying binders of their medical history from appointment to appointment and some never get one
Around the web ×1
Quick answers
Who is Pawel Buczkowicz?
CEO of PhenoTips, the Toronto rare-disease software company also known by its corporate name Gene42. He was previously its chief operating officer and VP of scientific and medical affairs.
What did he speak about at TechTO?
'Alphabɘt Soup' at HealthTO in December 2018 — the difficulty healthcare has dealing with rare diseases, and where technology is making a difference.
What is his research background?
A PhD in cancer genetics and molecular pathology from the University of Toronto. His translational work on brainstem gliomas contributed to a new World Health Organization classification for paediatric gliomas.