Empowering Patients 2025: A Cell and Gene Therapies Summit
This free, virtual event in two half-day sessions offers educational discussions for foundation leaders, patients, and caregivers to better understand #GeneTherapy and #CellTherapy.

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This free, virtual event in two half-day sessions offers educational discussions for foundation leaders, patients, and caregivers to better understand #GeneTherapy and #CellTherapy.
The experts will provide insights and answer questions about the prevalence and incidence of NMOSD, diagnostics, available treatments, immunizations, clinical trials, and more. Patients, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and advocates from around the world are invited to attend. Live participants will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the experts. The webinar will be recorded […]
Educational webinars on rare neurological, neuromuscular and movement disorders jointly organized by the European Reference Networks for Rare Neurological Diseases (ERN-RND) and Neuromuscular Diseases (ERN-EuroNMD) and the European Academy of Neurology (EAN).
Newborn Screening LIVE from the Heart of Europe
Despite significant advancements in the treatment of autoimmune diseases, many patients remain unaware of their options. Social media platforms are filled with stories of people struggling with uncontrolled symptoms—so why aren’t these breakthroughs reaching those who need them most? To explore this issue, Dragon Claw Charity Australia, in collaboration with CaPPRe, has conducted research into […]
13th Meeting of the International Society of Systemic Autoinflammatory Diseases (ISSAID), which will take place in Paris from April 8th to 10th, 2025, at the “Cité Internationale” - a magnificent haven of peace near many transport amenities where you will particularly enjoy the sumptuous Honorat lounge overlooking a lush green park. April in Paris offers […]
The WHO Essential Medicines List (EML) is a critical instrument for advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by ensuring equitable access to essential medicines. However, its role in rare disease treatment remains under-recognized. This webinar will explore how the EML can serve as a powerful tool to improve access to treatments for persons living with a rare disease (PLWRD) at […]
Theme: Innovations in Neuropsychiatry and Evolution in Medicines of Neurological Disorders for Better Mental Health.
Join Northwell Health on April 27-29, 2025, at Hofstra University on Long Island (NY) for a unique forum for the presentation and discussion of new research developments in mitochondrial transfer and transplantation.
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