Rare Disease Day takes place on the last day of February each year to raise awareness amongst the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their impact on patients’ lives.

Join the Medical School and College of Pharmacy for a Rare Disease Day program Friday, Feb. 28 at McNamara Alumni Center.

  • 9:00-10:30 | Patient Advocacy Group Breakfast & Networking Session
  • 10:30-12:00 | Poster Symposium
  • 12:00-2:30 | Formal Program including the keynote address "The Rare Disease Treatment Approval Process: Balancing Gold Standard Evidence with Patient-Centered Flexibility," by Sarah Wicks, JD, MPH

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