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SUMMARY:Genomics in Primary Care: What GPs need to know
DESCRIPTION:Genomic medicine has a significant impact within the field of primary care. Generally acting as the gateway to the NHS and specialised services\, primary care practitioners are crucial in the early identification of genetic conditions and in ensuring appropriate management of a range of conditions. \nGenomics features in everyday primary care practice in a range of ways: \n* Rare diseases are individually rare but collectively affect 1:17 families. GPs may have a caseload with a number of patients with the same rare disease within a family.\n* Most care for patients with genetic conditions is provided in the community. A patient’s genetic condition might influence your choice of commonly prescribed medications such as HRT or contraceptives.\n* Some common conditions have genetic susceptibility. Clinical Genetics only see the patients that GPs refer to them. As a GP you are in a unique position to suspect these diagnoses early and refer appropriately.\n* Patients with inherited cancer predisposition syndromes need regular screening to find cancer early and improve prognosis. You can encourage them to attend for this.\n* GPs can give preconception advice for families with known genetic conditions and encourage relatives to be tested to benefit from additional screening/treatment.\n* Genes influence the way that our bodies process medication. As more research emerges\, genetics is likely to influence our approach to prescribing in the future. This is already being seen in the prescription of clopidogrel to patients who have had a stroke. \nIn this informative webinar\, we’ll hear from a range of experts – from patients through to healthcare professionals – to examine the application of genomics within primary care and how it relates to your role.  \nRegister now to secure your place here\, and don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.m4rd.org/event/genomics-in-primary-care-what-gps-need-to-know/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:clinical,Conference,Genomics,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Recommendation Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Monday 23rd June 9.30 – 4pm at Edgbaston Park Hotel. LIMITED PLACES – reserve your spot now!\nWelcome to the IAG2 Face to Face Meeting!\nMedics for Rare Disease has a vision of healthcare equity for everyone. We have been working with the Department of Health and Social Care since 2018 in order to achieve our mission. \nOn 23rd June we are hosting a workshop in order to develop recommendations for the DoHSC about ‘healthcare professional awareness of rare disease’. \nWe will be asking…\nWhat is healthcare professional awareness?\nHow do we implement it throughout the NHS?\nHow do we measure it? \nIf you have practical ideas and suggestions that could inform these recommendations\, WE WANT YOU to join us on the day. \nWho do we want to attend:\nPeople who have practical ideas\nPeople who have experience of driving system change\nPeople who have experience developing services in the NHS\nPeople with experience designing and implementing e.g. Dementia Friendly Hospitals\nHealthcare professionals\, people who work in the NHS and advocates alike!\nThis project (‘IAG2’) is being run by Medics for Rare Disease and Emotive with support from collaborators on the UK Rare Diseases Framework Forum and has been approved by The Department of Health and Social Care. \nKeep in mind:\nWe are not responsible for implementing the recommendations\nThis will not be a forum for exploring single individual’s experiences\nThis will not be a forum for raising concerns or complaints about single cases of care \nMedics for Rare Disease – www.m4rd.org\nEmotive – https://emotiveagency.com \nReserve your place here
URL:https://www.m4rd.org/event/recommendation-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Edgbaston Park Hotel
CATEGORIES:Conference,Rare Diseases
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250715T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250715T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T204653
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SUMMARY:Our Voices\, Our Stories: Lived Experiences of Genomic Testing
DESCRIPTION:Genomic testing is a complex clinical topic\, with new developments and discoveries taking place at a rapid rate. Often\, we focus predominantly on the clinical and scientific aspects of genomics\, but it’s crucial to remember that each advancement has life-changing impacts on people across the world. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll be exploring the lived experiences of people who have gone through genomic testing\, research and diagnosis. Each of the participants you will hear from has a unique and impactful story\, and will provide powerful insights into the human side of the genomic testing process. With experiences across cancer and rare disease\, from parent carers through to those diagnosed as adults\, we’ll be shining a light on the emotions involved in testing\, diagnosis and treatment. Not only will you get to hear these compelling stories – you’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the importance of patient and public involvement in genomic testing and research. \nThe webinar will be co-chaired by two clinical experts in genomics – Dr Hannah Titheradge\, Consultant Clinical Geneticist at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital (BWC)\, and Emma Douglas\, Genetics Clinical Research Practitioner at BWC. Hannah has years of experience working in clinical genetics and is the Rare Disease Lead at BWC\, whilst Emma is an expert in genetic research and is currently working towards her PhD on the patient experience of genomic testing. \nThis session is open to everyone\, whether you’re a patient\, healthcare professional\, or an interested member of the public. If you’ve got lived experience yourself or any questions\, you are welcome to share during the Q&A. For healthcare professionals\, the session promises to provide you with a better understanding of the crucial patient perspective to better support those in your clinic. \nIf you have any queries about the event\, please get in touch. If you’ve got any accessibility requirements\, please let us know during the registration process. \nAnd if you’re interested but aren’t able to attend on the date itself\, make sure to still register and we will send you the recording after the event has taken place! \nYou can sign up here
URL:https://www.m4rd.org/event/our-voices-our-stories-lived-experiences-of-genomic-testing/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Delphi Studies
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever heard of a Delphi Study and not quite sure what it entails? Or maybe you have never heard of Delphi? This webinar will be providing training on what a Delphi Study is and how they are run. PhD Candidate\, Shams Al-Ani\, studying Pharmaceutical medicine and regulatory affairs at Centre for Pharmaceutical Medicine Research\, King’s College London will be delivering the training through a 45 minute presentation with time for Q+A session afterwards. \nSign up here
URL:https://www.m4rd.org/event/introduction-to-delphi-studies/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251106T090000
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SUMMARY:RAREsummit25: CamRARE at 10 – Connecting Moments
DESCRIPTION:2025 marks a special milestone — CamRARE’s 10th anniversary. A decade of progress. A future of possibilities. Over the past decade\, we have championed collaboration\, amplified patient voices\, and driven progress in rare disease research\, policy\, and innovation. Through inspiring keynotes\, dynamic discussions and workshops\, and interactive networking opportunities\, we will reflect on the past 10 years of impact while shaping the future of rare disease collaboration. \nWho will you connect with at RAREsummit25?\nBeing connected is critical in rare diseases and RAREsummit25 brings the right people together – thought leaders\, researchers\, healthcare professionals\, industry pioneers\, policy-makers and —most importantly—individuals living with rare conditions and the organisations that support and advocate for them. \nYou can book tickets for the event here
URL:https://www.m4rd.org/event/raresummit25-camrare-at-10-connecting-moments/
LOCATION:Wellcome Genome Campus Conference Centre
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T170000
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SUMMARY:Demystifying the connection between patients and researchers
DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by Medics for Rare Disease and King’s Health Partners Rare Disease Network \n📅 Date: Friday 6 March 2026 \n⏰ Time: 12:00 – 16:45 \n📍 Location: Great Hall\, King’s College London – Strand Campus\, WC2R 2LS (In-person event) \nAbout the event \nMedics for Rare Disease is pleased to be co-hosting a half-day\, in-person event with the King’s Health Partners Rare Disease Network. \nJoin us for a half‑day event exploring how patients\, researchers\, clinicians and industry partners can work together to drive inclusive\, impactful rare disease research. \nHear real stories\, take part in discussions\, and connect with others working to build equitable research partnerships. \nProgramme highlights\n* Presentations\n* High tea reception with poster displays (more details about Call For Abstracts coming soon)\n* Expert panel discussions. \nWho should attend \nThis event will be of interest to: \nPatients and patient advocates\n* Researchers and clinicians\n* Industry partners\n* Policy makers and research funders\n* Anyone interested in inclusive\, collaborative rare disease research \nRegistration\nBuy your tickets here
URL:https://www.m4rd.org/event/save-the-date-enhancing-inclusivity-in-rare-disease-research/
LOCATION:Kings College London\, Great Hall\, King’s College London – Strand Campus\, London\, London\, WC2R 2LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Health Partnerships,Rare Diseases,Research,workshop
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SUMMARY:European Conference on Rare Diseases & Orphan Products (ECRD 2026)
DESCRIPTION:🗓 Date: 2–4 June 2026\n📍 Location: Prague & Online\n🔗 Register: Sign up here \nJoin EURORDIS‑Rare Diseases Europe for the largest patient‑led rare disease policy event in Europe! Over three days\, patients\, advocates\, clinicians\, researchers\, and policymakers will come together to discuss therapy access\, diagnosis\, care\, innovation\, and more. \nWe’re proud to support EURORDIS in sharing this opportunity and encouraging participation across our networks. \n➡️ Register now: https://www.rare-diseases.eu/register/
URL:https://www.m4rd.org/event/european-conference-on-rare-diseases-orphan-products-ecrd-2026/
LOCATION:O2 universum Congress Centre\, Českomoravská 2345/17\, Libeň\, Prague\, 19000\, Czech Republic
CATEGORIES:Conference,Global Health,HCPs,Networking,Rare Disease
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