
Joni Kazantzis: One Woman’s Experience With Psoriasis Injections
“Historically, I have had great success with biologic treatments and prefer them as my main source of treatment for my psoriasis. But I plead guilty to putting off injections on occasion. The process is tedious and emotionally draining. I need to be in the right mindset to do the actual injection.”

My Journey with Psoriasis
“My journey living with psoriasis is a long and often arduous one. I didn’t know what to expect as a nine-year-old child when the dermatologists at University of California, San Francisco confirmed the diagnosis. I only remember how much my life changed…”
The Patient Story
“Portal Instruments was founded with the mission to improve the experience for patients on life-changing drug therapies. Hear from several patients on the challenges they face administering their medications and the hope that Portal provides…”

What It’s Really Like To Live With Ulcerative Colitis
“My name is Michaella. I am a 22-year-old female from Western Massachusetts who got diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis when I was in 8th grade, nine years ago…”
Self-Injecting Is An Everyday Stressor
“It is psychologically difficult to impale myself with something that I know will cause pain. Everyday, I try to virtually forget and disconnect my brain from this experience in order to start again the next day.”
Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient, February 2019
The Fear of Needles Does Not Go Away With Age
“The various experiences…during my childhood, remind me of how injections are events that I perceive in a traumatic way, both physically and psychologically.”
Rheumatoid Arthritis, February 2019
The Child is Not The Only One With a Hard Time Dealing With Injections
“Everyone suffer[s] everyday from injecting [our daughter].”
Hormone Injections, February 2019
Both The Child and Parent Suffer
“As a father, I have a very bad time. I feel very sad and anxious. My wife and I must hold [our daughter] so that she does not move and alternate the punctures in legs, arms, and gut.”
Methylmalonic Acidemia, January 2019
Needles Are Already a Problem, Self-Injecting Makes It Worse
“Self-injecting took my fear of needles to an even higher level.”
Psoriasis, August 2018
Self-Injecting Is Not Ideal
“I was petrified [of injecting myself]…I never fully embraced sticking needles in my body.”
Multiple Sclerosis, February 2019
Patients want an alternative to injections
“Needles make me petrified and the simple thought of having to inject myself daily is not something I am capable of doing….Portal is working on something I have been waiting for years now””
diabetes, September 2020
Portal’s injector and cartridge are components of a drug delivery platform, completed and made available through our biopharma partners. Portal’s platform is in development and not available for sale or use.