Findacure’s Drug Repurposing for Rare Diseases Conference is back for an eighth year, and this time, it’s gone virtual! Naturally, this year’s conference will be a little different. COVID-19 has forced us online, but in grabbing the word’s attention, it has also become the poster boy for the power of drug repurposing. In a matter […]
Register for your place on this international virtual conference hosted by Wolfram Syndrome UK and WellChild. The 10th WS conference will again be held as virtual events over 2 Saturdays in September 2021. On Saturday 18th September there will be 3 presentations from international speakers and on Saturday 25th September there will be a mix […]
Register for your place on this international virtual conference hosted by Wolfram Syndrome UK and WellChild. The 10th WS conference will again be held as virtual events over 2 Saturdays in September 2021. On Saturday 18th September there will be 3 presentations from international speakers and on Saturday 25th September there will be a mix […]
NORD Rare Diseases and Orphan Products Breakthrough Summit is back on 18 & 19 October 2021 offering a two-day virtual programme. The summit will discuss the latest updates on: rare disease diagnosis and research genetics and genomics drug development and patient engagement FDA oversight A limited number of free passes may be available to patient […]
This two-day free webinar is composed of a multi-professional faculty reflecting the multi-systemic nature of vasculitis, comprehensive updates on key UKIVAS group activities, and research and clinical updates in the field of vasculitis will be addressed. This webinar is a collaboration between the Nephrology Section of the Royal Society of Medicine and UKIVAS. All specialities […]
The 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 […]
Rett syndrome is a rare, genetic, neurological disorder affecting mainly females (1:10,000) and very few males. It is present from conception. After a period of ‘near normal’ development, the child experiences a regression in key skills, usually mobility, speech and hand use between the ages of one and two years. The child may appear very […]
Join the upcoming Rare Disease Grand Round, hosted by the King’s Health Partners Rare Disease Network—bringing together researchers and clinicians across the region to foster collaboration, share insights, and advance rare disease research. This session will focus on hepatobiliary disease, featuring expert talks on cutting-edge research: Mind over MASLD: Unravelling brain dysfunction in steatotic liver […]
Co-hosted by Medics for Rare Disease and King’s Health Partners Rare Disease Network 📅 Date: Friday 6 March 2026 ⏰ Time: 12:00 – 16:45 📍 Location: Great Hall, King’s College London – Strand Campus, WC2R 2LS (In-person event) About the event Medics for Rare Disease is pleased to be co-hosting a half-day, in-person event with […]
This interactive research development workshop brings together clinicians, academics, researchers and industry partners to explore how primary care can better support people living with rare diseases. Using neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) as an exemplar condition, the session will examine early recognition, diagnostic pathways, care coordination, and opportunities for research using routinely collected data and digital health tools. Participants will collaborate to identify evidence gaps and develop a patient-centred research agenda grounded in everyday primary-care practice.