The deadline for nominations for the #EURORDISAwards2024 has been extended to September 10th! The awards recognise the outstanding achievements and exceptional work of people making a difference for the rare disease community. Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for your community? Don’t miss this chance, nominate now: https://blackpearl.eurordis.org/nominate/
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Office of Orphan Products Development (OOPD) is pleased to announce availability of funds for fiscal years (FY) 2023 – FY 2025 to support clinical trials for rare diseases and conditions. The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement is to fund clinical trials of products evaluating efficacy and/or safety in…
Are you intrigued by the world of genetics and its role in uncovering mysteries behind rare diseases? If so, mark your calendars for the upcoming Variant Prioritization and Enrichment for Rare Diseases Workshop, a three-day immersive event that will equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the intricate landscape of rare disease…
The Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) has revealed the potential topics for inclusion in their upcoming calls for proposals. With the aim of enabling potential applicants to begin preparations, IHI has decided to publish the draft topic texts ahead of the official call launch, scheduled for summer 2023. IHI call 4 (two-stage call) Expanding translational knowledge…
The 5th International Training Course on « Quality Assurance, Variant Interpretation, and Data Management in the NGS Diagnostics Era » is set to be held in Warsaw, Poland, from 18th to 20th October 2023. This course welcomes participants from the international research community, including clinicians, medical specialists, laboratory scientists (EBMG registered), junior laboratory scientists, clinical geneticists, policy…
Under Horizon Europe, the European Commission together with member states and associated countries decided to implement the Rare Diseases Partnership which brings a unique vision that aims at leaving no one behind by supporting robust patient need-led research, by utilising and maximising the power of health and research data, by engaging and coordinating regional, national,…
IRDiRC’s Diagnostic Scientific Committee (DSC) plays a critical role in identifying and addressing current and future bottlenecks to rare disease gene discovery and diagnosis. As we work towards improving rare disease diagnosis globally, the DSC is currently seeking to expand its membership by welcoming a rare disease diagnostic expert from Africa or Latin America and a…
DATE & VENUE The conference will be a hybrid event (in person and online streaming).Where: Ljubljana, Slovenia, Hotel SlonWhen: 1st – 2nd June 2023 (CEST) SCOPE The Kleefstra Syndrome Scientific Conference 2023: “Moving towards the uptake and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in research and clinical work” focuses on Kleefstra syndrome, a rare genetic disorder with app. 1000 diagnosed patients worldwide. Due…
GA4GH 11th Plenary brings together organisations and stakeholders from the genomics and health community for keynotes, talks, and workshops focused on genomic and clinical data sharing issues that pervade diverse industries, disciplines, and communities. Attend the event in San Francisco, USA. Register now here for the hybrid conference from 19 to 22 September. The first two…
On 27 April 2023, ERA-LEARN organised an online event focused on the implementation of co-funded European Partnerships. This event includes coordinators and beneficiaries of co-funded European Partnerships who are looking for additional support in implementing their projects. The Q&A summary, slides and video are now available here.