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An update on the work of the Network for Researchers with Speech Impairments/Differences

Anita Ghai is seen in her wheelchair, wearing a bright pink dress. On the left is Sandeep Singh wearing an orange top and cream trousers. On the right stands Dan Goodley, wearing a flat cap, blue shirt and trousers. All are smiling together outside a building entrance.
Anita Ghai, Sandeep Singh and Dan Goodley

Professor Anita Ghai, Rest in Power

Use of real-world data in drug development

World Orphan Drug Congress 2024 鈥 Barcelona

by Matthew Hanchard
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Anti-Frontiers in Zineing: Zines as Process & the Politics of Refusal

Zines are becoming increasingly popular in academic spaces. Whilst this is widely celebrated, what are the risks of mainstreaming zine culture?
Poster reads: NORD - Overcoming Insurance Barriers with Rare Disease

NORD living rare, living stronger 鈥 Los Angeles

By Matthew Hanchard
Jin Ding

Reflecting on the 2024 Global Rare Disease Research Symposium

By Jin Ding
Poster reads:2nd international conference on disability studies. Disability Matters, Critically examining disablism and ableism. 19-21 April.

2nd International Conference on Disability Studies: Disability Matters: Critically Examining Disablism and Ableism

A collaboration between the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Faculty of Education, Department of Primary Education, School of Education, University of 91探花, and iHuman, University of 91探花

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International Workshop 鈥淒eveloping New Models for Pharmaceutical Innovation: towards a Mixed Economy鈥

We are delighted to invite you to an international workshop on聽Developing New Models for Pharmaceutical Innovation: towards a Mixed Economy. Amsterdam and online, Monday 15 July 10:00-17:00.

Event logo - World Orhan Drug Congress - Boston 2024

World Orphan Drug Congress USA - Boston 2024

The Orphanisation team spoke at the World's leading pharmaceutical conference on orphan drugs. Matthew Hanchard discussed the value of social media data for diagnosis and Jin Ding covered growing US-EU disparity between drug submissions and approvals