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Hypermobility spectrum disorders(HSD) and Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hED)

LIVE STREAM

Training for Health Professionals on hypermobility spectrum disorders(HSD) and Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) The online course includes presentations and interactive case-based sessions for Health Professionals and those who wish to gain further knowledge and advance their clinical practice in assessing and management children and adults with Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders, Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndromes and associated conditions.

£25

Patient partnerships: Improving healthcare equality from pandemic to endemic

LIVE STREAM

The purpose of this event is to promote partnerships between patients and the medical profession to pave the way for a better, more inclusive healthcare system as we rebuild after the pandemic. By strengthening this relationship, we aim to ensure patients never feel isolated when they are at their most vulnerable. We will discuss real-life […]

Understanding ME/CFS, symptom crossover with hEDS/HSD and implications for Long Covid

LIVE STREAM

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 […]

£25

Get Started with Genomics CPD Course

University of Exeter St Luke's Campus, Heavitree Road, Exeter, United Kingdom

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 use of genomic sequencing technologies in healthcare has become widespread across many countries. Healthcare professionals across the world need the skills to understand genomics and […]

RAREfest22: Educate, Engage, Empower

The Guildhall Market Square, Cambridge

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 and bringing hope to those living with rare conditions. An award-winning festival that is as UNIQUE as the patients it champions. Featuring the brightest minds […]

Advances in renal genetics

Royal Society of Medicine 1 Wimpole Street, London, United Kingdom

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 adults. We will review the evolution of new genomic methodologies, including how they are informing our knowledge of kidney disease pathogenesis and outcomes, and their […]

The Unusual Suspects: rare disease in everyday medicine

Royal Society of Medicine 1 Wimpole Street, London, United Kingdom

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 2023 at 1 Wimpole Street for M4RD's annual symposium 'The Unusual Suspects: rare disease in everyday medicine'. The Unusual Suspects has been a popular event […]

Shining a Light on Silver-Russell Syndrome (SRS) on Rare Disease Day

ONLINE

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 with Silver-Russell syndrome (SRS). Featuring Gracie Taylor, Patient Voice (& Science Insights Alumni) Prof Mary Porteous, SE Scotland Rare Disease Diagnostic Service Dr Emma Wakeling, Clinical Genetics and Genomics Consultant, Great […]

BPSU Annual Symposium

RCPCH Council Chambers 5-11 Theobald's Road, London, United Kingdom

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 will take place at the RCPCH council chambers on 13th October 2022. Join the BPSU, NHS clinicians, and patient groups for what is looking to […]

Conducting rare disease research in the context of clinical care

ONLINE

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? 11.30 am Dr Robin Lachman (University College London) – Does Evidence-based Medicine Work for Rare Diseases? 12.00 pm Fleur Chandler (Sanofi) Putting it into perspective, […]