Dr Sue Pemberton PhD is a qualified occupational therapist who was involved in setting up the Leeds based Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Service in 1990, one of the first NHS clinics specifically for the condition. She wrote the original therapy programme and worked clinically with the service for over 22 years, in addition to holding a […]
The implementation of next-generation sequencing technologies has enabled genomics to become a mainstream subject in medicine. The UK has now adopted Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) in clinical practice, and the […]
FREE to attend, RAREfest22 is a public-facing, rare disease inspired festival featuring interactive talks, demos and exhibits, film and art showcasing ground-breaking science, visionary technology and pioneering organisations improving lives […]
Attend this meeting for a comprehensive update on the clinical management of genetic and inherited kidney diseases, including cystic and basement membrane disorders, podocytopathies and tubulopathies, in both children and […]
We are delighted to announce our 10th annual symposium and, for the first time since 2020, it’s returning live and in-person! SAVE THE DATE... Join us on Wednesday 15th February […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
