Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder (PTLD) is a rare cancer related to organ and stem cell transplants, as well as Epstein bar disease. There is no nonprofit organization dedicated to this community and the last known gathering involved less than a dozen patients and caregivers, pre-pandemic. When NORD learned of interest… Read More
April 29, 2022, Washington, DC – Today, the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD®) announced three new requests for proposal (RFP) for grant funding related to the following rare diseases: Autoimmune… Read More
Clayton, MO, April 19, 2022 —Today, April 19, 2022, The Snow Foundation for Wolfram Syndrome Research and the National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. launched the largest-ever study to research Wolfram syndrome, a disease that causes diabetes insipidus, diabetes mellitus, optic atrophy, and deafness as well as various other possible… Read More
January 20, 2022, Washington, DC – Today, the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD®) announced enhanced learning and updated courses now available through its innovative RareLaunch® program. Throughout its long history, NORD has been committed to… Read More
In November, NORD announced the launch of its Rare Disease Centers of Excellence program, which aims to improve medical care for people living with rare diseases. The program has ambitious goals, including to help to shorten the time to diagnosis, to inform and establish treatment protocols where they do… Read More
