'International congress on research of rare and orphan diseases', Basel, Switzerland
29 February 2012 - 29 February 2012
Switzerland
An event entitled 'International congress on research of rare and orphan diseases' will take place from 29 February to 2 March 2012 in Basel, Switzerland.
A rare disease, also referred to as an orphan disease, is any disease that affects a small percentage of the population. Most rare diseases are genetic, and thus are present throughout the person's entire life, even if symptoms do not immediately appear. Nearly one-third of children with rare diseases will die before reaching their fifth birthday. According to the European Organisation for Rare Diseases, there are an estimated 20 to 30 million people living with rare diseases in Europe alone, and an estimated 6,000 rare diseases.
The conference will bring together leading researchers and young scientist from university and industry in this field to discuss and exchange ideas in the recent advances in stem cells, cell biology, gene therapy, human genetic and therapeutic applications.For further information, please visit: http://react-congress.org/about/(opens in new window)
A rare disease, also referred to as an orphan disease, is any disease that affects a small percentage of the population. Most rare diseases are genetic, and thus are present throughout the person's entire life, even if symptoms do not immediately appear. Nearly one-third of children with rare diseases will die before reaching their fifth birthday. According to the European Organisation for Rare Diseases, there are an estimated 20 to 30 million people living with rare diseases in Europe alone, and an estimated 6,000 rare diseases.
The conference will bring together leading researchers and young scientist from university and industry in this field to discuss and exchange ideas in the recent advances in stem cells, cell biology, gene therapy, human genetic and therapeutic applications.For further information, please visit: http://react-congress.org/about/(opens in new window)