The 33rd symposium: Cystic fibrosis in children and adults
This unique and multi-specialist event will look at and teach paediatricians how to be vigilant and confident when diagnosing masked and irrelevant signs and symptoms of illness or disease.
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Childhood Tumour Trust Appoints New Medical Advisory Board Members
Earlier this year M4RD helped Childhood Tumour Trust (CTT) search for a doctor to attend the International Neurofibromatosis Conference in San Francisco this September. The successful applicant would also join CTT’s medical […]
Medics4RareDiseases becomes a UK Registered Charity
Medics4RareDiseases registered as a UK charity who’s object is the relief of sickness and preservation of health of those suffering from rare diseases.
The Manchester Rare Disease Showcase
Join Findacure for The Manchester Rare Disease Showcase – a day long conference celebrating rare disease developments in Manchester and North West England.
The Cambridge Rare Disease Showcase
Join Findacure for the annual Cambridge Rare Disease Showcase – a relaxed and informal networking evening in one of the UK’s most prominent scientific hubs.
RAREsummit19
RAREsummit19 is a 1 day summit focusing on patient centricity in rare disease – mastery, opportunities and trends in the drug development process, healthcare and assistive technologies.
Health Horizons: Future Healthcare Forum
CRDN are hosting a Rare Disease session as part of the new Cambridge Biotech Week Health Horizons Forum.Health Horizons is a high calibre, two-day conference focusing on the future of the healthcare industry. Created by the Global Innovation Forum.
The Diagnostic Odyssey – A Mother’s Experience
The diagnostic odyssey is a term used to describe the long and arduous journey that many rare disease patients find themselves on in pursuit of a diagnosis. The charity, Rare […]
BPSU Tea Party
The British Paediatric Surveillance Unit invites you to this year’s event to enjoy afternoon tea and cakes, hear young people speak about their experience of living with rare disease and visit informational stands.
Neurofibromatosis Type 1
The most common of the Neurofibromatoses, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) is a condition that leads to tumors growing on nerves alongside effects on other organs. It affects approximately 1 in 2700 births, and can be due to autosomal dominant inheritance from the parents or new mutations in the gene NF1 in the affected child.