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Advancing prevention, diagnosis and treatment research for the 30 million people living with a rare disease in Europe.
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Co-funded by European Union's #HorizonEU Research & Innovation programme. Views expressed are of authors only.
Did you know that over 70% of rare diseases are genetic?🧬

Understanding our genetic origins is key to developing better treatments💡 Read #ERDERA’s Knowledge Pill on #DNA, genetic mutations, epigenetics, and inheritance—explained clearly and accessibly 🔗 https://loom.ly/HfZkiLw
January 23, 2026 at 9:01 AM
⏳ 20 days left to apply! Pre-proposal deadline for the ERDERA 2026 Joint Transnational Call: 📅 12 Feb 2026 | ⏰ 14:00 CET
Theme: Resolving unsolved cases in rare genetic and non-genetic diseases. 👉 Access the full details and criteria: https://loom.ly/YzdmNGY #ERDERA #RareDiseases #ResearchFunding
January 22, 2026 at 10:08 AM
📅 Save the date! #iDR26 will take place on 12–13 May 2026 in Brussels.
Join the leading global event on drug repurposing to explore patient-centred innovation from AI and rare diseases to policy and funding.
Early Bird tickets out now ➡️ https://loom.ly/OLXLDNE
#RareDiseases #ERDERA
January 19, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Apply to ERDERA's Networking Support Scheme! 💡Funding for events that connect experts on #RareDiseases & #RareCancer
🌍 Boosts inclusion of underrepresented countries
📅 Apply anytime – second deadline: 7 April 2026
🔗 https://loom.ly/scOFS9w
#ERDERA #ResearchFunding
January 15, 2026 at 8:33 AM
🌍 Save the date for #ECRD2026, a leading patient-led policy event on rare diseases | 3–4 June | Prague & online
This year’s theme: “Rare Diseases in a changing and competitive Europe: shaping policies to address the unmet needs of people living with rare diseases”
🔗 Info: https://loom.ly/kNumRPA
January 12, 2026 at 12:15 PM
🚀 Start 2026 with fresh insights! Join #RealiseD’s webinar series (13 Jan–10 Feb) on innovative clinical trials in rare diseases. Learn key design principles, regulatory strategies, and patient-centric approaches from leading experts.
Register now👇 https://loom.ly/E2cmGmM #RareDiseases
January 9, 2026 at 9:08 AM
🔬 AFM-Telethon has launched its 2026 call for proposals, supporting scientific and medical research in neuromuscular disorders!
📌 Full call documents and info: https://loom.ly/Qrnre_M
🔗 More: https://loom.ly/VM5jLH8
Share within your networks. 🤝🔁
#RareDiseases
AFM Téléthon Calls for proposals
Through its annual calls for proposals, each year AFM-Telethon supports new research projects in France and abroad, particularly for young researchers. After assessment by its Scientific advisory board, the Association finances the most relevant or most innovative initiatives in the development of therapeutic concepts and the understanding of the causes of rare and neuromuscular diseases. Discover its calls for proposals and financing opportunities. 
www.afm-telethon.fr
January 8, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Rare disease research works best when it is connected, inclusive and patient-centred. Discover how #EURORDIS is shaping #ERDERA — from national alignment to advanced therapies.
👉 Read the article: https://loom.ly/BApi_EQ
#RareDiseases #HealthResearch
Joining the Dots: EURORDIS’ role in ERDERA and the reshaping of rare disease research 
How EURORDIS' contributions are shaping the partnership's development.
www.eurordis.org
December 19, 2025 at 8:06 AM
The ERDERA coordination team met in Barcelona to align on our shared mission, strengthen collaboration and streamline action for year two 🚀 This was key to keeping a partnership of 180+ partners and 3,000+ stakeholders well aligned and moving towards its objectives 🌍 #ERDERA
December 17, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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🚀 RealiseD is launching a survey to identify what drives enrolment in #ClinicalTrials across rare & ultra‑rare conditions. Open to HCPs, academia, industry, regulators, sponsors & patient advocates!

🔒 Strictly anonymous
🗓️ Open till 28 January 2026
👉 All the info: https://loom.ly/rJ5A7Ik
December 17, 2025 at 9:49 AM
ERDERA's Joint Transnational Call 2025 results are out 🎉 18 projects have been selected representing ~€29 million in funding for preclinical research on rare disease therapies🔬
👉 Discover the selected projects and how they adress the call's core aims: https://loom.ly/BAShwKw #ERDERA #RareDisease
ERDERA announces first Joint Transnational Call 2025 portfolio of preclinical therapy projects for rare diseases - ERDERA
Eighteen international pre clinical therapy projects selected under ERDERA’s first Joint Transnational Call will accelerate treatment options for people living with rare diseases across Europe and beyond
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December 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Three days in Brussels to help advance the European Declaration on Rare and Complex Diseases 👉 ERDERA Coordinator Daria Julkowska joined the HLM Rare 2025 in Brussels. Read the full recap of this important event 🔗 https://loom.ly/JeB52Fc #RareDiseases #ERDERA #HLMRare
December 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Daria Julkowska joined the High-Level Meeting on a European #RareDisease R&I ecosystem 🧬 EU policymakers, industry, patient advocates & researchers came together to push for real actions that boost innovation across the rare disease community💡 #RareDiseases💙 #ERDERA #EUHealth
December 11, 2025 at 8:51 AM
That’s a wrap on the 2nd International CRN Conference for Rare Diseases! 🎉Thank you to all who joined onsite and online — your contributions strengthen collaboration and evidence generation across the rare disease community 🤝 Highlights here: https://loom.ly/XQCqGOg #ERDERA #RareDiseases
December 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
📢 ERDERA’s 2026 Joint Transnational Call is OPEN!
The call “Resolving unsolved cases in rare genetic and non-genetic diseases” supports global research efforts to speed up diagnosis & improve outcomes. 🔗All the info is now available: https://loom.ly/YzdmNGY #ERDERA #RareDisease
December 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Day 1 of the #CRN Conference is a wrap! 🎉 From global efforts in RWE and data collection 🌍📊 to new approaches in diagnostics & clinical research 🔬, today delivered strong scientific insights for rare disease networks. More discussions coming today—stay tuned! ✨ #ERDERA
December 10, 2025 at 8:16 AM
🚀 The 2nd International Clinical Research Networks Conference for #RareDiseases opened with an energising plenary session featuring David Pearce (#IRDiRC), Alexandra Heumber Perry (#RDI), and Daria Julkowska (#ERDERA). Excited for the discussions ahead! 📣 Stay tuned for more insights!
December 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
🚀 Survey re-opened! ERDERA wants your input to shape practical #consultancy support in rare disease research. Where do YOU need help most — ethics/regulation, data readiness, PPIE, IP, innovation...
📝 Survey: https://loom.ly/4PY2_TY 🔄 Share with your networks! #ERDERA
December 9, 2025 at 8:47 AM
📅 Save the date! #ECRD 2026 will take place on 3–4 June in Prague, under the theme “Rare diseases in a changing & competitive Europe: shaping policies to address unmet needs”. ✨ Find out more and register 👉 https://loom.ly/kNumRPA #RareDisease #OprhanDrugs #ECRD #Research #PatientVoice
December 4, 2025 at 8:11 AM
🚨 Last week to register for the 2nd International Conference on #CRNs! Global experts, fresh insights, inspiring sessions… don’t miss this standout event! 👉 Check speakers & session themes and register before it closes: https://loom.ly/1fhf8zI #RareDiseases #ClinicalResearch #ERDERA
December 3, 2025 at 8:56 AM
ERDERA joined regional leaders in human genetics at the 15th Balkan Congress & 3rd Alpe-Adria Meeting in Bled. 🧬 Key topics: rare disease diagnostics, long-read sequencing, OGM, & AI-supported variant interpretation. Read more 👉 https://loom.ly/v4U19e0 #ERDERA #RareDiseases
December 2, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Final chance to register for the 2nd International Conference on Clinical Research Networks! 📩
Join the global rare disease community this December, in Germany or online. 🌐
Co-organised by ERDERA, RDI and IRDiRC.
✍🏼 Programme & registration: https://loom.ly/1fhf8zI
#RareDiseases #ClinicalResearch
2nd International Conference on Clinical Research Networks: Connected for impact - ERDERA
ERDERA – the European Rare Diseases Research Alliance – is pleased to announce the upcoming 2nd International Conference on Clinical Research Networks (CRNs) for Rare Diseases, co-organised in collaboration with …
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November 25, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Coordinator Daria Julkowska presented #ERDERA at the 2025 annual meeting of Enpr-EMA (European network of paediatric research at EMA) 🔬 and highlighted how collaboration with the paediatric research community can be further strengthened 🤝 A very fruitful meeting with exciting opportunities ahead!
November 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
💜 100 days left until Rare Disease Day 2026! #ERDERA is proud to stand with partners across Europe to turn visibility into action and ensure lived experience shapes research, care and policy.
👉 Read more: https://loom.ly/ii7_OJg #eurordis
Unity in action: Rare Disease Day 2026 campaign launches with a renewed focus on equity - ERDERA
A global movement, coordinated by EURORDIS in partnership with 72 national alliances, amplifying representation and accelerate fair access to diagnosis, care and research.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
📣 Join our webinar on the 2026 Joint Transnational Call!
ERDERA’s new call will focus on solving unsolved rare disease cases through variant validation and advanced technologies.
🔸Info: https://lnkd.in/erMJCeGn
🔸Register to the webinar: https://loom.ly/d45a8o8
#ERDERA
November 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM