News from NORD

January 12 Is Deadline for Rare Impact Awards Nominations


 

Nominate a colleague, patient, caregiver, or organization for a NORD Rare Impact Award online by January 12, 2018. These awards honor individuals or organizations for improving the lives of those affected by rare diseases. The awards are presented at NORD’s Rare Impact Awards event in Washington, DC in May. Over the years, those honored have included members of Congress, senior officials from FDA and NIH, clinicians, researchers, medical societies, patient organizations, and others whose work has had a beneficial impact on the community. More info .

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