Cryoprin-Associated Periodic Syndrome (CAPS) is a condition that essentially induces an allergic reaction to cold temperatures. It is often referred to as an "orphan" disease, not only because it is so rare, but because it is notoriously difficult to correctly diagnose.
CAPScommunity.com is a social networking site that will allow many people, who were previously unable to find people with this condition, to share their stories and advice amongst each other.
The current CAPScommunity provides information about the condition. While this is very informative, it does little to grow a community.
The new CAPScommunity will feature user-powered features, such as a Forum.
The newest feature is a Family Tree. The Family Tree has the potential to provide new research opportunities to both those afflicted with the condition, to and researchers seeking to diagnose it. Families with the condition can find common ancestry and connect with other community members. Researchers can study the family tree and analyze trends within it, potentially leading to breakthroughs in diagnosis.
ARCALYST is a drug manufactured by Regeneron. This drug is used to treat Cryoprin-Associated Periodic Syndrome (CAPS).
Regeneron wants a website that specializes in the technical accomplishments of this new medicine. As with similar sites, the website must comply with the regulations enforced by the FDA, while still providing information in a web-friendly and user-friendly format.
The new Arcalyst.com is a good example of a niche-website. It not only specializes in BioTechnology, but is also specifically tailored for use by Doctors and Researchers.
As with many other companies, Regeneron is building multiple sites for multiple audiences. A community-oriented site (capscommunity.com) will be released at the same time to allow patients, family, and friends to share their experiences and network - a feat previously not possible given the rarity of such a condition.
PeproTech sells purified proteins, antibodies, and other BioMedical supplies to research institutes and universities. As part of an ongoing effort to expand, they asked us to develop a newer website that would not only accommodate their need to display and vend products, but also allow people from all countries to view and edit their website.
The New PeproTech.com will feature a Content Management System (CMS) that allows site administrators to maintain their own web pages. This system supports multiple languages, allowing users from all countries the ability to purchase PeproTech products.