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November 2018
Transforming rare science into treatments workshop
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How can patient groups help to transform rare science into treatments and successfully navigate the "translational valley of death". Findacure, in collaboration with LifeArc, is delighted to announce its next workshop on translational research. The workshop will address a number of important issues designed to help patient groups and their academic and clinical collaborators understand how to turn laboratory science into effective treatments for rare disease patients. Attendees can expect to hear talks on: What is translational research, and what…
Find out more »December 2018
London Santa Run 2018
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Grab a mince pie and take on this brilliantly silly challenge to raise money for Findacure! Join over 4,000 runners in the beautiful setting of Victoria Park, London, for a day of fantastic festive fun. Now in its 9th year, the Do it for Charity Santa Run is the largest in London and is the perfect winter challenge for the whole family to enjoy. Event details: £25 registration fee per runner 5k or 10k route - choose on the day!…
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Drug Repurposing for Rare Diseases Conference 2019
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Findacure's Drug Repurposing for Rare Diseases Conference is returning for its sixth consecutive year! Developing drugs for rare diseases is challenging, both due to limited knowledge and small patient populations. Where treatments do exist, they often come with high price tags which healthcare providers struggle to pay for. Our annual conference discusses the role that drug repurposing can play in lowering the cost and accelerating the development of rare disease treatments. Held in celebration of Rare Disease Day, our…
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