In honor of Rare Disease Day on February 28, 2025, Pacific Northwest Research Institute is proud to host a scientific symposium in partnership with Seattle Children’s Research Institute and with participation from the University of Washington to celebrate the rich local network of rare disease researchers, clinicians, and patient advocates in Seattle.
This will be a day of connection, collaboration, education, and inspiration at Seattle Children’s Research Institute. Please join us for an exciting lineup of scientific talks as well as a poster session and evening reception.
UPDATE: We are at capacity for this event and are not accepting any more RSVPs or poster submissions.
Please fill out the waitlist form below and we will contact you if space becomes available.
Rare Genetic Disease Research in Seattle and Beyond: Connections and Collaborations
The purpose of the event is to introduce and unite Seattle-area research and national and international collaborations in rare disease research, share resources, discuss diagnosis to therapeutics—and ultimately, to connect technologists, physicians, and patient advocates for collaboration and networking. We will have a series of scientific talks and panels followed by an evening reception and poster session.
Agenda at a Glance
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8:45 am
Coffee and Pastries
9:00 am
Welcome by Cláudia M.B. Carvalho, PhD, Assistant Investigator, PNRI
9:05 am
9:50 am
Session 1: The Clinical Perspective
10:50 am
Networking break
11:15 am
Session 2: Large Scale Studies and Resources for Rare Disease Research
12:15 pm
Networking Lunch (provided)
1:15 pm
Session 3: Models to Study DNA Variants in Rare Diseases
2:15 pm
Session 4: Implementing New Omics Technologies to Investigate Rare Diseases
3:15 pm
Networking break
3:40 pm
Session 5: Clinical Trials and Therapeutic Development
4:40 pm
Closing remarks: Vittorio Gallo, PhD, Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer of Seattle Children’s Research Institute and Jack Faris, PhD, CEO of Pacific Northwest Research Institute
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Reception and Poster Session (appetizers and wine to be served)
Registration
Registration for this event is closed.
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