RE(ACT) Congress & IRDiRC Conference 2025

The RE(ACT) Congress & IRDiRC Conference 2025 will take place from 5th to 7th March 2025 at the Pullman Brussels Centre Midi in Brussels, Belgium. This event, organised by the BLACKSWAN Foundation and the International Rare Diseases Research Consortium (IRDiRC), is a unique opportunity for researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and patient advocates to connect and advance research in the field of rare and orphan diseases.

What is the RE(ACT) Congress & IRDiRC Conference 2025?

This international event brings together the brightest minds to address the challenges and opportunities in rare disease research. With a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and patient impact, the RE(ACT) Congress & IRDiRC Conference 2025 will feature cutting-edge topics such as artificial intelligence, data empowerment, and advanced therapies.

Why attend the RE(ACT) Congress & IRDiRC Conference 2025?

Connect with Experts: Meet leading researchers, clinicians, and advocates in rare disease research.
Learn from the Best: Gain insights into cutting-edge advancements and innovative therapies.
Present Your Work: Showcase your research through oral or poster presentations.
Shape the Future of Rare Disease Care: Collaborate with global stakeholders to tackle the most pressing challenges in the field.

Highlights of the programme

The conference will cover a wide range of key topics, including:

Artificial Intelligence in Rare Diseases: Exploring its role in diagnosis and research.
Diagnosing Rare Diseases: From newborn screening to machine learning techniques.
Empowering Data: Leveraging big data to improve rare disease outcomes.
Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs): Addressing challenges and opportunities.
Impact on Patients and Society: Understanding the broader implications of rare diseases.
Funding Models: Innovative approaches to financing rare disease research.
Drug Repurposing: Exploring its potential for rare disease treatments.

The programme will include plenary talks, workshops, and opportunities for participants to share their own research through oral and poster presentations.

Venue: Pullman Brussels Centre Midi

The conference will be held at the Pullman Brussels Centre Midi, a modern, state-of-the-art venue conveniently located next to the Brussels South train station (Gare du Midi). This central location offers excellent accessibility for both local and international participants.

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