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 with Silver-Russell syndrome (SRS). Featuring Gracie Taylor, Patient Voice (& Science Insights Alumni) Prof Mary Porteous, SE Scotland Rare Disease Diagnostic Service Dr Emma Wakeling, Clinical Genetics and Genomics Consultant, Great […]
The BPSU is currently planning to hold its yearly Symposium on rare diseases on 18th October 2022 and are in the process of compiling an agenda for the day, which will take place at the RCPCH council chambers on 13th October 2022. Join the BPSU, NHS clinicians, and patient groups for what is looking to […]
11.00 am Introduction and welcome Tony Lockett (CPMR London) 11.05 am Dr Lucy McKay (Medics for rare diseases)- Can Medical Education Help in the Conduct of Research in Rare Diseases? 11.30 am Dr Robin Lachman (University College London) – Does Evidence-based Medicine Work for Rare Diseases? 12.00 pm Fleur Chandler (Sanofi) Putting it into perspective, […]
The Student Voice Prize is delighted to invite you to our second annual virtual rare disease day event 'Beyond the Student Voice Prize;' an opportunity to connect with peers and patient group leaders to learn more about the rare community and how you can get involved and continue your advocacy. What can you expect? The […]
It may be impossible for all doctors to have knowledge of more than 7,000 recognised rare diseases. However, it is feasible for all future and current medical professionals to learn when to suspect a rare disease, to appreciate that rare diseases are collectively common and to recognise the exceptional challenges faced by those affected. At […]
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 […]
Students for Global Health is excited to announce that our Annual Global Health Conference which will be held in Manchester over the weekend of March 25th-26th! Students for Global Health is an organisation, network and community. In our 20 year history, we have evolved into the leading student voice for health, representing students who are […]
AIMS Meeting is the largest biomedical conference in Europe organized entirely by medical students, gathering each year over a thousand participants from all the world. It is held annually in Lisboa, Portugal and is advocated by the Faculty of Medicine of the Lisbon Students’ Local Committee. AIMS Meeting highlights the importance of medical education for […]
We are close to our “3rd International Conference on Lysosomal Diseases” which takes place 20-21 April 2023, in London, UK. The conference is offering 35% DISCOUNT on registration fee to students and fellows. Here is the link for the programme https://med-lysosomal.com/congress-agenda/ The abstract submission is open via the link https://med-lysosomal.com/abstracts/ Please contact Rosemarie to receive the discount […]
Following on from the first three Genomics Education Programme webinars in the LinkAGE series, the next talk followed by a live Q&A will be broadcast on Thursday 20 April at 5:30pm. In this pre-recorded webinar, Dr Hassan Shakeel will describe his work repurposing drugs for rare disease. This culminated in an algorithm that can screen […]