Findacure's Drug Repurposing for Rare Diseases Conference is returning for its seventh consecutive year!
People living with a rare disease have the right to reach their highest potential of well-being; join us online for ECRD 2020 to take part in discussions to inform and build the future ecosystem for rare disease policies and services.
This unique webinar unites experts from primary care, advocacy and medical genetics within the rare disease sector to discuss the impact of the virus on the rare disease community. Participants will hear about the short and long-term impact of shielding, consider how to best protect vulnerable populations in the future, and reflect on the potential […]
This free 2 day webinar will provide a comprehensive update on all UKIVAS group activities and plans for the future, along with recent clinical and research updates in vasculitis. This […]
Findacure's Rare Disease Showcase series is a celebration of rare disease projects around the UK Findacure's Virtual Showcase is designed to be a unique event, with interactive sessions taking place […]
FREE to attend, RAREfest20 is a full day Cambridge Rare Disease Network festival featuring interactive hands-on exhibits showcasing cool science, visionary technology, and pioneering organisations improving lives and bringing hope to those affected by rare diseases. Alongside the exhibition there'll be inspiring talks from experts and powerful patient voices, rare disease inspired art and films.
Wyburn-Mason syndrome. Ever heard of it? Dan Jeffries has, and his insightful talk explores what it's like living with one of the world's rarest medical conditions – to then discover you have another one. Barts & The London Students for Rare Diseases are excited to invite you to their first online event of the year! […]
Dr. Bart Leroy, MD, PhD will present the Ophthalmology side of Refsum Disease and the benefits of early diagnosis by clinicians Adult Refsum Disease is a genetic disorder impacting the metabolism of phytanic acid. The key symptoms are Retinitis Pigmentosa, loss of smell, hearing loss, numbness, balance issues, itchy skin, shortened fingers and toes. It […]
The Unusual Suspects: Rare disease in everyday medicine is returning to The Royal Society of Medicine on 24th February! This year it will all be online, in the evening and free so there is nothing stopping you from joining us. We will be focusing on DIAGNOSIS. Why is a diagnosis so important and why is […]
Dr Will Evans will explain how rare diseases are not only relevant to general practice but how GPs are best placed to holistically support people with rare diseases and their families. Barts & The London Rare Disease Society are very excited to be joined by Dr Will Evans, a GP in Leeds, an academic in […]
