Virtual Symposium "Rare Diseases Research Across the Life Continuum”
Monday, 21 November, 2022
A virtual rare disease research symposium is being held on 25th February 2022, 1pm - 5pm to raise awareness of "Rare Diseases Day 2022". Rare diseases affect 1/17 persons, representing a major public health concern across Ireland with more than 400,000 people impacted. There is no consolidated rare disease research infrastructure across Ireland. Building on established patient public involvement (PPI) and research partnerships, this virtual symposium will inspire and empower early-career researchers also create strategic transdisciplinary networks to promote world-class rare disease educational developments, research, innovation and engagement in Ireland.