Written by Rohan Narayanan on March 15, 2022
NORD’s Rare Impact Award ceremony on June 26 will honor all those making strides to improve the lives of patients and families in the rare disease community
Cleveland, OH, March 15, 2022—Today, the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD®) announced the 2022 Rare Impact Award honorees. This… Read More
Written by Rohan Narayanan on July 16, 2021
Last month, the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) hosted their second virtual Living Rare, Living Stronger NORD Patient & Family Forum. From June 25-28, enthusiastic attendees from around the globe tuned in live for a unique weekend of inspirational stories, educational workshops, expert speakers, networking opportunities, and the… Read More
Written by Valaree DonFrancesco on February 23, 2021
Washington, DC, February 23, 2021 — Today the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD®) announced this year’s Rare Impact Award honorees. These outstanding individuals, organizations and industry innovators will be honored for their exceptional work benefiting the rare disease community in a virtual event streaming on June 28, 2021 at… Read More
Written by Valaree DonFrancesco 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 Valaree DonFrancesco on June 11, 2020

We are at a pivotal time in rare disease, one that requires new approaches and fresh perspectives in order to achieve real progress. Given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical trials, drug development, and pharmaceutical innovation, connecting stakeholders and advancing meaningful dialogue is now more critical than ever… Read More