Written by Jennifer Ryan on December 16, 2020
As a 2020 scholarship recipient, I was able to attend the NORD Rare Diseases and Orphan Products and Breakthrough Summit in October and to hear from inspiring patients, hard-working medical professionals and research experts. Specifically, I was very drawn to the “Unlocking the Power of Health Care Data” panel,… Read More
Written by Laura Mullen on November 10, 2020
Washington, DC, November 10, 2020—This year, in conjunction with its rare disease community partners, the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD®) continued to drive research and innovation through the IAMRARE™ registry program. Having launched its first study in 2014, today IAMRARERead More
Written by Laura Mullen on October 9, 2020

Washington, DC, October 9, 2020—On October 8 and 9, the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD®) virtually hosted the 2020 Rare Diseases and Orphan Products Breakthrough Summit, the first time the organization representing over 25 million Americans impacted… Read More
Written by Laura Mullen on January 20, 2020
At NORD we are extremely proud to welcome our 300th member organization! Our Odyssey is a national nonprofit supporting chronic and rare disease young adult patients by providing social and emotional support in the hope of improving their quality… Read More
Written by Lisa Sencen on July 31, 2019
Washington, DC, July 31, 2019—The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)®, the leading independent nonprofit organization representing the over 25 million Americans with rare diseases, has announced the Patient/Caregiver Opening Address speakers for the 2019 NORD Rare Diseases & Orphan Products Breakthrough Summit, to be held October 21-22 in… Read More