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Rare Disease Day 2025: Bridging the Gaps

February 22 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EST

The Rare Disease Network, which includes Calvin University, Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, MSU College of Human Medicine, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services and Van Andel Institute, will host its 6th annual Rare Disease Day Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Prince Conference Center on Calvin University’s campus.

This free event will bring together people with rare diseases, caregivers and families, medical professionals, researchers, advocates and students to share knowledge and experiences, while encouraging and supporting one another.

The theme for this year’s gathering is Bridging the Gaps. Keynote speakers will discuss how medical care and research around rare disease is evolving and improving and the state of rare disease in Michigan. Breakout sessions will provide opportunities for attendees to learn more about navigating insurance and finances, recent advances in research, therapy services and rare disease-focused careers.

The event will include lunch. In addition to hearing from keynote speakers and attending breakout sessions, participants will have the opportunity to engage with one another and visit information tables hosted by various advocacy and service organizations.

We hope to see you in February!

Details

Date:
February 22
Time:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm EST
Event Category:
Website:
https://calvin.edu/events/rare-disease-network