RAREfest22
Sat 26th Nov10:00 – 16:00
Cambridge
Science • Technology • Community •Arts
RAREfest22 Multi-sensory, hands on exhibits for the experts, the curious, for all ages, for everyone!
Gaining insight: Joining the dots
Scientists and researchers uncovering the biology of rare diseases so we can spot and treat them better
MRC – Microbiology Unit (MBU) University of Cambridge
Try your hand at DNA fishing and dump mutants in the mtDNA dustbin
Cancer Research UK – Gilbertson LAB
Can I pick your brain? Be a brain surgeon for the day
Cambridge Institute for Medical Research (CIMR)
Rare diseases under the microscope. Come and have a peek inside human cells
NIHR RARE DISEASE BIORESOURCE
How do our genes influence health and disease?
Cambridge children’s hospital
A new hospital for the East of England – a whole new way
LifeArc
Making life science life changing. Bridging the gap between the lab and the patient
The Future is Bright
Meet the scientists and companies driving the genomic revolution
ILLUMINA
The DNA Story
East Genomics
The powerhouse of genomics testing
Cambridge Children’s Research Institute
Can we all be the same yet all be unique?
Solving today’s health challenges with innovation
Technology solutions for better lives
SENSMART
Multi-sensory solutions keeping people with communication difficulties healthy & hydrated
EasterN AHSN
Great ideas into positive health impact. Using innovation to solve rare disease challenges
HEALX
Creating AI-driven, patient-inspired treatments. Which gene(s) play a role in which rare disease?
Little journey
Reducing the anxiety of hospital visits through engaging, interactive, child-friendly apps
HORIZON DISCOVERY
Leaders in gene-editing and modulation to help scientists on the path from research to therapy
Newcastle University Rare Disease Showcase
Newcastle Uni Rare Disease Centre of Research Excellence & HDBR biobank & more
Making Rare Diseases Seen and Heard
Charities, artists & researchers changing perceptions
Difference
Dagmar Bennett in collaboration with actor, Adam Pearson – photography and film
Cambridge Rare Disease Network
CamRARE – uniting the rare disease community to solve rare challenges
Brighton & Sussex Medical School
The Arts of rare disease
Rare Youth Revolution
Am I invisible to you? Hidden illness is a common challenge for young people with rare condtions
Same But Different
A brand new photography exhibition has its UK launch at #RAREfest22!
Rare Patient Voice
Who knows better than you about your journey and experiences? You deserve to be heard
Rarity Life
Inclusive, unifying content by those living with rare diseases, disability and cancer
Beyond the Diagnosis
Unites art and science to inspire research and innovation
Rare Disease Nurse Network
Sharing knowledge, creating networks and supporting care