Demystifying the connection between patients and researchers

Co-hosted by Medics for Rare Disease and King’s Health Partners Rare Disease Network

📅 Date: Friday 6 March 2026

⏰ Time: 12:00 – 16:45

📍 Location: Great Hall, King’s College London – Strand Campus, WC2R 2LS (In-person event)

About the event

Medics for Rare Disease is pleased to be co-hosting a half-day, in-person event with the King’s Health Partners Rare Disease Network.

Join us for a half‑day event exploring how patients, researchers, clinicians and industry partners can work together to drive inclusive, impactful rare disease research.

Hear real stories, take part in discussions, and connect with others working to build equitable research partnerships.

Programme highlights
* Presentations
* High tea reception with poster displays (more details about Call For Abstracts coming soon)
* Expert panel discussions.

Who should attend

This event will be of interest to:

Patients and patient advocates
* Researchers and clinicians
* Industry partners
* Policy makers and research funders
* Anyone interested in inclusive, collaborative rare disease research

Registration
Buy your tickets here