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Rare Disease Day at NIH 2024: Showcasing Voices and New Opportunities
April 23, 2024 - NCATS News
- Our Impact on Rare Diseases
The rare diseases community came together at Rare Disease Day at NIH to share inspiring stories, impactful research advances and exciting new possibilities for the future.
Families, Researchers Share Insights at Rare Disease Day
April 12, 2024 - Grantee/Partner News
- Our Impact on Rare Diseases
At a Symposium on Rare Diseases, Smiles Were in Abundance
March 28, 2024 - Grantee/Partner News
- Our Impact on Rare Diseases
Sharing Science and Stories at Rare Disease Day Symposium
March 7, 2024 - Grantee/Partner News
- Our Impact on Rare Diseases
NCATS-Funded Rare Disease Researchers Provide Key Data, Help Build New Kidney Atlas
February 29, 2024 - NCATS News
- Our Impact on Rare Diseases
- Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN)
NEPTUNE’s research has helped us learn more about the biology of both rare and common kidney diseases. It has also led to better ways to diagnose and treat these conditions.
Communicating About Rare Diseases
February 28, 2024 - NCATS News
- Our Impact on Rare Diseases
NCATS Director Joni Rutter penned a guest post for NIH’s Science, Health, and Public Trust blog on why communicating about rare diseases research is important and what to consider when sharing info
Breaking Down Prednisone Too Quickly May Short-Circuit Its Benefit for Rare Neuromuscular Disorder
February 15, 2024 - NCATS News
- Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN)
Chemicals produced when the body breaks down the drug prednisone could indicate which patients with a rare muscle disorder were helped by the drug.
Global Patient Registries Can Advance Opportunities for Rare Disease Research
December 14, 2023 - Media Coverage
- Rare Diseases Registry Program (RaDaR)