During this period, expert mentors will be actively present on the platform to answer the participants’ questions and to encourage and support discussions among the learners. This is beneficial for the learners since they can interact among them but also with the MOOC developers and scientists expert in the many fields covered by the MOOC, such as genetics, medicine, and bioinformatics.

To learn more about the MOOC, click here.

Join the course!

The French Foundation for Rare Diseases is delighted to announce the upcoming opening of a new facilitation window of the MOOC From Lab to Clinic: Translational Research for Rare Diseases on October 9^th. This update will be available until December 2nd 2023.

With expert guidance, explore drug discovery, clinical trials, regulatory approval, and challenges in this unique field. Gain insights from patients and experts, understand trial planning, design, and data sharing. By the end, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of how evidence is built for safe and effective treatments.
Join now and make a difference in Rare Disease research!

This 5-week course offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into the issues, challenges, and opportunities in translating research into treatments for rare disease patients. With just 4 hours per week, participants can learn at their own pace, and expert mentors will be actively present on the platform to answer questions from April 17th to June 10th. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your knowledge in rare disease translational research. Enroll now!

More information here

We are glad to announce the launch of the new MOOC entitled “Introduction to translational research for Rare Diseases” will be available.

On this five-week course from the European Joint Programme on Rare Diseases, you’ll explore the therapeutic development process from the unique perspective of rare diseases.

You will follow the journey from discovery to approved treatment, learn how therapeutic targets and drug candidates are identified and validated, and examine the special regulatory frameworks.

This course is designed for researchers and students in medicine and health-related research fields, as well as healthcare professionals wanting to further their knowledge of translational research in rare diseases.

It is also suitable for biotech and start-up developers and Patients Advocacy Organisation representatives who want to increase their understanding of current practices in therapeutic developments for rare diseases.

More information here

On October 17th, a new MOOC entitled “Introduction to translational research for Rare Diseases” will be available.

On this five-week course from the European Joint Programme on Rare Diseases, you’ll explore the therapeutic development process from the unique perspective of rare diseases.

You will follow the journey from discovery to approved treatment, learn how therapeutic targets and drug candidates are identified and validated, and examine the special regulatory frameworks.

This course is designed for researchers and students in medicine and health-related research fields, as well as healthcare professionals wanting to further their knowledge of translational research in rare diseases.

It is also suitable for biotech and start-up developers and Patients Advocacy Organisation representatives who want to increase their understanding of current practices in therapeutic developments for rare diseases.

More information here

During this period, expert mentors will be actively present on the platform to answer the participants’ questions and to encourage and support discussions among the learners. This is beneficial for the learners since they can interact among them but also with the MOOC developers and scientists expert in the many fields covered by the MOOC, such as genetics, medicine, and bioinformatics.

To learn more about the MOOC, click here.

New opportunity to follow the MOOC on Rare Diseases Diagnostics!

Given the enthusiasm raised by the MOOC “Diagnosing Rare Diseases: from the Clinic to Research and back” co-developed by Foundation For Rare Diseases, ERN Ithaca and ERN Genturis in the context of European Joint Programme on Rare Diseases, we have decided to keep it open continuously for enrollment.

This means that you can begin learning as soon as you enroll, without waiting for a new ‘run’ to begin. Facilitation will be guaranteed till July 3rd by the mentoring team. Another facilitation window is foreseen for 2022.

We encourage you to exchange with other participants of the MOOC at any time and do not forget that you can also follow the discussion on Twitter using the hashtag #FLrarediseasesdiagnosis.

Join us online!

The third run of the MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) “Diagnosing Rare Diseases: from the Clinic to Research and back” co-developed by the European Joint Programme on Rare Diseases, ERN Ithaca, ERN Genturis and the French Foundation for Rare Diseases starts TODAY (April 18^th)! 

Registrations are free and open at this link. 

We specifically encourage medical and biomedical science students to register and follow the MOOC. 

The topics covered include:

• The diagnostic process and the types of genetic tests available for rare diseases
• The differences in rare genetic diseases patient pathways
• Technological advances for diagnostic research
• The role of collaborative studies and data sharing in rare diseases diagnosis
• The impact of having a diagnosis or lacking a diagnosis on patients’ lives
• The role and place of physiopathology approaches as well as social sciences research in the context of rare diseases diagnosis.

You can check the syllabus here.