Beyond the Student Voice Prize: Continuing your involvement in rare disease
Learn how you can further your interest and get more involved in the world of rare diseases to benefit both yourself and the rare community The Student Voice Prize is […]
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Genomics England Research Summit 2022
Business Design Centre 52 Upper Street, London, United KingdomThe Summit is an exciting one-day event that explores the latest research and technology innovations from Genomics England, partners and complementary fields. Through talks, panel discussions, posters and exhibitions across four themes, you can take part in a valuable programme tailored to your areas of interest. Make connections, learn new skills and help to shape […]
Alumni Angles: In conversation with Professor Sir Andrew Pollard
Queen Mary University of London Perrin Lecture Theatre, Blizard Building, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, 4 Newark Street, London, United KingdomJoin QMUL for a special in conversation event with vaccine expert and alumnus Professor Sir Andrew Pollard (Medicine MBBS, 1989), who leads the team behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for COVID-19. You will also hear from the Principal, Professor Colin Bailey CBE, Professor Sir Mark Caulfield, Vice-Principal (Health), and our chair, Dr Vanessa Apea, Consultant Physician […]
Not All Genes are Equal (Pint of Science)
Espresso Library 210 East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United KingdomEvery person has two copies of each gene, one inherited from each parent. Most genes are the same in all people, but a small number of them are slightly different. These tiny differences contribute to each person’s unique physical features. Let’s explore rare imprinted genes, a special class where one parental copy is switched off, […]
Curing with Kindness: Rare Childhood Brain Tumours (Pint of Science)
Espresso Library 210 East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United KingdomResearchers developing new treatments for children with rare brain tumours know that it’s not a case of treating children like tiny adults and that surviving the disease isn’t enough. Reducing the damage done by treatments is just as important to the survivor. Discover how researchers are minimising damage and why they think studying rare children’s […]
Online workshop: Understanding access and reimbursement
ONLINEGetting wider access to drugs for as many patients a possible is a clear priority in the drug development process, especially for patient groups who are working to secure research into and treatments for their rare conditions. However, understanding how to secure access to newly developed treatments is an often-neglected challenge. The processes involved in […]
Understanding Rare Disease: Communicating with Patients
Sign up to learn about the role of communication in rare disease from those affected directly, in an interactive FREE virtual event! About this event The event will kick off with a session from our guest speaker, who will explore the value of effective and sensitive communication skills when it comes to handling complex conditions, […]
The genetics of intellectual disability: Episode 15
LIVE STREAMThis webinar is part of the popular Genetics of webinar series and will provide an interesting update on the genetic origins of intellectual disability, as well as explore what challenges remain in this area. Our speakers will explore what research is required after a genetic diagnosis of intellectual disability and what families would value the most from the […]
Hypermobility syndrome: A practical guide to assessment, management and care
Royal Society of Medicine 1 Wimpole Street, London, United KingdomJoin the RSM at this multidisciplinary event which will provide a valuable overview and a broader understanding of hypermobility syndrome and the care of these patients. Experts in their field will present a series of talks that will inform delegates about practical guides for the assessment and management of this condition and will explore how […]
11th European Conference on Rare Disease & Orphan Products (ECRD)
ONLINEThe European Conference on Rare Diseases & Orphan Products (ECRD) is recognised globally as the largest, patient-led rare disease event in which collaborative dialogue, learning and conversation takes place, forming the groundwork to shape goal-driven rare disease policies and allow for important and innovative discussions on a national and an international level to take place. ECRD 2022 will take […]