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 Sunday 23rd February, 9:30–17:00 at Magdalen College, Oxford. We’re supported by Medics for Rare Disease and our kind sponsors.

Join us for this exciting opportunity to hear from expert speakers at the frontiers of genomics and medical research, amplify Rare Disease patient voices, forge new collaborations, and learn how we can make a positive difference as the doctors and science professionals of tomorrow.

Call for posters! Students and early career researchers are invited to submit a poster presentation, with chance to win prizes! Submit your abstracts here: https://forms.gle/D7VBjtYKbQagQmk97

In-person ticket includes FREE tea, coffee, delicious lunch and networking drinks. We just ask that you complete the feedback form to receive your Certificate of Attendance and part-reimbursement of the ticket cost. The event is FREE to attend for individuals with lived experience of rare disease.

NB: Livestream tickets are intended for those joining virtually from outside of Oxford. Those in Oxford are highly encouraged to attend in person to enjoy free refreshments and the opportunity to speak to Rare Disease patient representatives.

Any questions you can email Linda/Kevin at oxfordrarediseasesoc@gmail.com or Cat/Jake at magdsherringtonsociety@gmail.com.

Getting here:

The closest entry to the Grove Auditorium is through the entrance on Longwall Street (step-free access). Alternatively, if you enter via the Porters’ Lodge on the main High Street (non step-free), they can help to direct you to the Auditorium.
By Public Transport: From Oxford Railway Station, Magdalen College is ~20 min walk, ~20 min by bus, and 10 min by taxi. The nearest bus stop for the college is High Street (2 min walk), served by buses from the Railway station and by the Oxford Tube.
By Car: You may wish to use one of the Park & Rides. The fare includes parking for 16 hours and bus travel into Oxford City Centre https://www.oxford.gov.uk/park-ride