Disruptor Profile: Jayne Mackta

I can’t remember how or when I met Jayne Mackta, but I’ve always been grateful I did and I hope you’ll agree when I introduce her to you today. Jayne is an entrepreneur, pursuing the kinds of niche needs that – at their core – are the underpinnings of the discoveries in biomedicine that we depend upon to heal us when we’re ill. She’s one of many, I’m sure, but is one of the best (I’m sure of that, too). She not only works in the ‘trenches,’ but often goes there first and digs them herself to support the many others who will come later. Her most recent effort, Curious Young Writers, is the latest of her (ad)ventures in supporting healing endeavors. In my book, Covenants, Inspiring the Soul of Healing, I say that anyone who touches health care in any way is a healer. Jayne certainly qualifies. Jayne Mackta Jayne, I know you’ve been at this for a while. How can you continue to be so willing to tackle seemingly impossible problems and shove aside the barriers that others find defeating? Jayne Mackta: I have been an advocate for biomedical research my entire adult life. As the mother of a child with Gaucher’s disease and secondary pulmonary hypertension, I know the issues and have dedicated myself to helping patients and families affected by genetic disorders. That’s why I served as President of the National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association for seven years. I also helped organize and lead the Alliance of Genetic Support Groups with foun...
Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Tags: Uncategorized biomedical research Genetic Alliance Source Type: blogs