Published September 30, 2016 by NORD
Washington, D.C., September 30, 2016 – Today, President Obama signed the Advancing Hope Act (S. 1878), extending the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher (PRV) program until December 31. “On …
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Read morePublished June 28, 2016 by NORD
A recent article in the Financial Times (June 24, 2016) looked at the growing impact families have on medical research. According to the Center of Strategic Philanthropy at the Milken …
Read morePublished May 11, 2016 by NORD
When he was six years old, Arthur Caplan came down with polio and was temporarily paralyzed. That episode – which included time at Boston’s Mass General Hospital followed by rehab …
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Read morePublished May 11, 2016 by NORD
A leading expert in her field, Dawn Laney, M.S., C.G.C., C.C.R.C. is a genetic counselor, instructor, and program leader at Emory University in the Department of Human Genetics. She manages …
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Read morePublished May 11, 2016 by NORD
Debra Miller co-founded CureDuchenne in 2003 with her husband, Paul, after their only son was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. With a background in sales and marketing, she leads CureDuchenne …
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Read morePublished May 8, 2016 by NORD
Rare Moms are resilient; fighting the battle against rare diseases day in and day out. Whether they’re a mother dealing with a diagnosis themselves or a mother who is caring …
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Read morePublished October 19, 2015 by NORD
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)®, the leading independent nonprofit committed to the identification, treatment and cure of rare diseases, announces the appointment of two new hires: Catherine Blansfield, …
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Read morePublished August 31, 2015 by NORD
Their work means building awareness in the medical community, driving research forward and helping patients who face a long uphill battle.
Read morePublished August 10, 2015 by NORD
August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month! We’re putting the spotlight on Cure SMA to support their awareness month!
Read morePublished August 3, 2015 by NORD
Grants now available for research into seven different rare diseases. Deadline to submit applications is July 31st.
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