The Unusual Suspects: rare disease in everyday medicine
We are delighted to announce our 10th annual symposium and, for the first time since 2020, it’s returning live and in-person! SAVE THE DATE... Join us on Wednesday 15th February […]
We are delighted to announce our 10th annual symposium and, for the first time since 2020, it’s returning live and in-person! SAVE THE DATE... Join us on Wednesday 15th February […]
It may be impossible for all doctors to have knowledge of more than 7,000 recognised rare diseases. However, it is feasible for all future and current medical professionals to learn […]
Rett syndrome is a rare, genetic, neurological disorder affecting mainly females (1:10,000) and very few males. It is present from conception. After a period of ‘near normal’ development, the child experiences a regression in key skills, usually mobility, speech and hand use between the ages of one and two years. The child may appear very […]
Medicine and Me meetings aim to provide an outline of current best practice and future updates for important conditions. They give a direct voice to patients and carers, enabling them to discuss their […]
Come along to learn more about how your voice can help healthcare professionals learn about rare disease. You will be joined by Kate Tatton-Brown and Alison Pope, Clinical Directors at NHS England, as they present the Genomics Education Programme and why it’s important. Please find the link to the zoom webinar here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84487083787 We would […]
Medics4RareDiseases and FOP Friends, in collaboration with the Hunterian Museum at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, are hosting an evening reception for healthcare professionals, examining the contributions of […]
“May the fourth be with you!” Cambridge University Rare Disease Society and Cambridge University Genomic Medicine Society are co-hosting a stellar event in Cambridge on Saturday 4 May. The day […]
The Oxford Rare Disease Society (OxRare) and the Sherrington Society are excited to welcome you to “Connecting the Dots” – our first Oxford University Student Rare Disease Conference, taking place […]
Calling all healthcare professionals… dig out your stripey socks and get ready to ‘show your stripes’ as we approach Rare Disease Day on 28th February. Medics for Rare Disease is […]
A short, casual catch-up for Medics for Rare Disease Ambassadors (cohort 2024/25) starting their second year on the Programme. These informal sessions allow the Ambassadors to ask questions of the […]