Are you ready to become a Rare Disease Ally?
Apply to be an M4RD Ambassador today… Our Ambassador Programme is now open to new applications – this is your chance to become an M4RD Ambassador and a rare disease […]
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Get involved with a research study
Are you a medical student? Are you undertaking work involving rare diseases? Your opinions could be invaluable for a research study looking into rare disease advocacy! What is it for? […]
NHS East Genomics Showcase
On Thursday 4th May 2023 NHS East Genomics will be holding an in-person Showcase event at the Kingsgate Conference Centre, Peterborough. As well as celebrating successes from their transformation projects […]
Our time at the European Parliament by Nadine Jefferies
Hello! I’m Nadine, Executive Assistant at Medics4RareDiseases, and I’m thrilled to tell you about my trip to Brussels with CEO Lucy McKay. On the 8th February we visited the European […]
Shining a Light on Silver-Russell Syndrome (SRS) on Rare Disease Day
Join us for this ONLINE event on Rare Disease Day 2023, find out about how rare genetic conditions, like SRS, are diagnosed and hear about what it’s like to live […]
Living Rare Forum
Hosted at the Renaissance Downtown Hotel, the rare disease community will come together in Washington DC for a day of learning, networking and fun! Hear real stories from the community […]
From Genetics Undergraduate to Paediatric Registrar
by Dr Alexandra Downes, Paediatric Registrar My Rare Disease journey began in the second year of my Human Genetics degree at University College London. I still remember to this day […]
#showyourstripes for Rare Disease Day!
Rare Diseases affect 3.5 million people in the UK. People with rare conditions take an average of FIVE years to reach a diagnosis. They often experience diagnostic delay because healthcare […]
The Dangers of ‘Optimism Bias’
Dr Lauren Ferretti is a paediatric registrar in London with a life-long commitment to charity fundraising and an interest in genetics and whole genome sequencing. Through working with M4RD as […]
Large Vessel Vasculitis
Dr Mariam Al-Attar is currently a Internal Medical Trainee doctor at Northern Care Alliance. She graduated from Lancaster University where she held a number of positions that make her qualified […]