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May 2019
Pint of Science: Researching the rare to understand and treat the common
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A rare disease affects less than 1 in 2000 so why dedicate your life to studying a disease affecting so few? Why not one of the big killers like cancer or malaria? Find out how rare disease research can provide valuable insights into common diseases, help us better understand the fundamentals of modern science and medicine, and lead to the development of life-saving drugs. Rare genetic premature ageing syndromes called progeria trigger the appearance of ageing signs in early childhood…
Find out more »Pint of Science: The genomic revolution – searching for a cure for the 1 in 17
There are 7000 rare diseases affecting 3.5 million in the UK alone. 75% affect children and include rare cancers, cystic fibrosis and Huntington’s disease. 80% of rare diseases are caused by a defect in the genetic blueprint, sometimes a single spelling mistake in the three billion letters that make up the human genome, yet can have devastating consequences. How is the genomic revolution helping? Big Data and DNA now go hand in hand. This is pivotal for exploring the link…
Find out more »July 2019
Growing your rare disease patient group: Identifying patients and groups online
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Calling all rare disease patient groups! Are you hoping to grow your group’s patient community? Tune into our webinar to find out how you can identify and reach out to patients online. There are two main ways of growing your patient group’s community online: building an online presence (e.g. through a website and social media) to make it easier for patients and families to find you; and actively identifying and reaching out to patients. This webinar will cover the second…
Find out more »August 2019
The Cambridge Rare Disease Showcase
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Our Rare Disease Showcases are a celebration of innovative rare disease projects across the UK. Join Findacure for the annual Cambridge Rare Disease Showcase – a relaxed and informal networking evening in one of the UK’s most prominent scientific hubs.
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