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The Vasculitis Clinical Research Consortium (VCRC) is an integrated group of academic medical centers, patient support organizations, and clinical research resources dedicated to conducting clinical research in different forms of vasculitis. Discover opportunities to participate in research and help further innovations in care for patients like you.

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NIH Announces Funding to Establish and Strengthen Rare Disease Research Groups

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded approximately $26 million in grants in the fiscal year 2025 to begin the fifth cycle of funding for the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN).

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$27M Grant Renews Cincinnati Children’s as Coordinating Center for the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network

Cincinnati Children’s will continue as the RDCRN’s Data Management and Coordinating Center for another five years.

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Pre-Doc Preparatory Program (P³) in Translational Research

Do you have a rare disease research coordinator, genetic counseling assistant, or technician who may benefit from formal training in clinical and translational research?

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