This event aims to provide valuable insights into resources available in the UK and funding opportunities for rare disease research in the UK and Europe.

Running on Thursday 6th June between 09:30 – 18:00 at the Advance Training Centre at MRC Harwell, this event will bring together various stakeholders from academia and industry to discuss how to overcome the challenges in public-private sector collaborations in rare disease research.

With several panel discussions and speaker sessions from private and public opinion leaders and funders, the day is set to cover a variety of hot topics in the area.

Attendance is free but due to limited space, we advise registering asap to secure your place.

Agenda:

• 09:30 – 10:00 Registration and refreshments
• 10:00 – 11:30 Session One: Resources available for rare disease research
• 11:30 – 12:00 Panel Discussion: Supporting rare disease research by enabling existing resources
• 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
• 13:00 – 14:40 Session Two: Funding opportunities in rare disease research
• 14:40 – 15:10 Refreshment break
• 15:10 – 16:10 Session Three: Showcases in successful public-private sector collaborations in rare disease research
• 16:10 – 16:40 Panel Discussion: Overcoming challenges in public-private sector collaborations in rare disease research
• 16:40 – 17:00 Closing remarks
• 17:00 – 18:00 Networking reception