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Fall 2013

November 21st, 2013 Rare Disease Symposium

"Finding Cures and Finding Solutions"

Please join us for our First Symposium on Rare Disease. The day will start at 9:30 with a  "Welcoming Session" followed by interactive discussions with leaders in the Rare Disease community.  The afternoon will be action packed including breakout sessions and newest breakthroughs in:

      • Neuromuscular Disease
      • Metabolic Disorders
      • Ocular Disorders
      • Hematological Disorders
      • Rare Cardiovascular Diseases

Please click here to register for this event.

Spring 2014

May 2nd, 2014: Rare Disease Conference

Information to follow.

May 3rd, 2014:Cycling Event for Orphan Disease

Information to follow.

The Penn Center for Orphan Disease Research & Therapy: Making Rare Disorders a Priority (PDF)
Penn Center for Orphan Disease Research & Therapy


Development Matters: To Alter the Course of Disease, Donors Seek Large-Scale Solutions (PDF)
Development Matters