Co-funding Institute(s):
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)Office of Rare Diseases Research (ORDR)
RDCRN 3rd Conference on Clinical Research for Rare Diseases
October 2, 2012
Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel & Executive Meeting Center, Rockville, MD, United States
DescriptionClinical research in rare diseases presents a number of challenges and unique issues that are not usually considered in the training of clinical investigators through existing training programs. Goals of the conference include: direct instruction of trainees and new investigators in rare disease research methodology; development of a reusable curriculum/syllabus on rare disease research methodology; and stimulation of ideas regarding the unique issues facing investigators engaged in the study of rare diseases.
Contact for additional information: Dr. Randall Stewart, NINDS (301) 496-1917
Additional Information: Conference Web Site