Improving the care of patients with vasculitis
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Join One of Our Research Studies
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.
Find a StudyNational Survey Reveals Impact of COVID-19 on People Living with Rare Diseases and Their Families
The devastating impact of COVID-19 on the general population is well-documented—but less is known about the millions of people living with rare diseases.
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Join the RDCRN for Rare Disease Day at NIH on February 29, 2024
Don’t miss the in-person and virtual celebration of Rare Disease Day at NIH on Thursday, February 29, 2024, from 9 am to 5 pm EST.
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Twenty Years of the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network: Looking Back, Looking Ahead
The Rare Diseases Act of 2002 (H.R. 4013) enacted the establishment of the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN) in 2003.
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