This week’s blog was written by Laura Hattersley, Founder and Director of the CASK Research Foundation. Laura picked up the baton for her daughter Sarah and other CASK warriors by founding the UK rare disease organisation CASK Research Foundation in January 2022. Her organisation is passionate about helping to find treatments for CASK gene mutations. Read Laura’s rare journey.
Learn why you should attend Beyond the Student Voice Prize 2022 on Rare Disease Day! The event is an informal opportunity to meet fellow entrants to the competition, connect with patient group advocates and hear from those working actively in rare diseases. Register now!
2022 went by in the blink of an eye! See what our Cambridge rare disease charity and patient advocacy groups achieved together this year.
This year was the first time three members of our team attended the World Orphan Drug Congress Europe, so learn what it was like for Eve, Hannah and Philippa to attend the largest and most established orphan drugs and rare diseases meeting of its kind across the globe now!
Relive Drug Repurposing for Rare Diseases! Our drug repurposing conference highlighted the repurposing of drugs across the UK and Europe. View photos and recordings now!
Beacon for rare diseases turned 10 on 7 November 2022! Three of our oldest Beacon team members share their favourite moment from the decade. Read now!