AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ENDOMETRIOSIS DATA AND BIOREPOSITORY PROGRAM.
To establish a program to (1) foster basic research and clinical collaborations designed to help understand the pathology, drivers and impact of endometriosis; (2) allow for curation of information from a diverse cross-section of communities to ensure representation of all ethnic groups; (3) support the identification of biomarkers of the disease to provide earlier diagnosis; (4) catalyze the advancement of new therapeutic strategies, along with early access for Connecticut residents to the latest therapeutic options as they are developed; (5) support better care management of the disease; and (6) serve as a centralized resource to disseminate information, educate the public and raise awareness in order to promote early detection in adolescents and adults.
Introduced by:
Rep. Jillian Gilchrest, 18th Dist.
