William A. Gahl, M.D., Ph.D., Clinical Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute, will speak about the NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program and its expansion.

"Desperate for answers" is how Dr. Gahl describes many patients and families he sees with puzzling disorders. The program aims to provide answers to patients who have suffered for years with mysterious conditions eluding diagnosis. Dr. Gahl's work has played a significant role in advancing medical knowledge about rare and common diseases.

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Although there are thousands of diseases that are individually rare, they are collectively common and can affect millions of patients worldwide. Studying collaboratively across research and clinical practice leads to better tools for diagnosis and treatments.

Conference Sessions on Rare Diseases:

• Lysosomal Disorders: Models for Common Diseases in Personalized Medicine (Concurrent Session)
  Supported by the Katie and Allie Fund at Mayo Clinic
• Undiagnosed & Rare Disease Studies (Concurrent Session)
• The NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program: Expansion to National and International Networks (Plenary: William Gahl, M.D., Ph.D.)
• Rare Disease - Beyond Diagnoses and Moving From Hope to Help (Workshop)
• Progress and Prospects in Lysosomal Disease (Workshop)
  Supported by the Katie and Allie Fund at Mayo Clinic

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Are you an early career investigator? The Brandt Family Scholars Fund has travel scholarships to support your attendance at the conference. Applicants must be attending United States institutions and submit an abstract and letter of interest by June 30th, 2017.

More information is available online.

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This activity is eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 credit., CPEs for pharmacists, and pending CEUs for genetic counselors.

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

For questions, contact 507-266-2633 or email imconference@mayo.edu.

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