Click here to download a PDF version of the programme.
The Rare Diseases Conference is a global forum for all stakeholders within the Rare Diseases field to participate in open discussion, enhance models of best practice and share specialist knowledge regarding rare diseases and orphan drugs.
Incorporating the 11th annual International Conference on Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs (ICORD) for 2016, RareX 2016 offered an extended programme to incorporate patients, their families and caregivers as well as support groups and minority groups within the rare diseases community.
Call for Abstracts
RareX and ICORD welcomed submissions of abstracts representing all topics in the field of rare diseases and orphan products. The Call for Abstracts was open from 14 February until 19 June and is now closed.
Continued Professional Development (CPD) points
Important note: Attendees were required to sign the register daily at the Registration and Information desk to earn the CPD points and be issued with a certificate accordingly.
Earn 28 level 1 CPD points by attending the RareX 2016 Conference
Earn 4 level 2 Ethics points by attending the session: Ethics discussion taking place on Wednesday, 19 October at 15:30.
The purpose of CPD is to assist health professionals to maintain and acquire new and updated levels of knowledge, skills and ethical attitudes that will be of measurable benefit in professional practice and to enhance and promote professional integrity.
Click here to download the CPD Accreditation document received from the University of Cape Town.
Download a PDF version of the programme here.
Schedule at a glance
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RareX 2016 | 19 -22 October 2016 | Cape Town, South Africa SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE |
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WED, 19 OCTOBER |
Foyer |
07:30 – 17:00 |
Registration |
RDSA |
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Foyer |
08:30 – 17:00 |
Exhibition and Posters |
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Auditorium |
08:30 – 09:00 |
Opening Session |
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Auditorium |
Simonsberg |
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Parallel one |
09:00 – 10:00 |
Mitochondrial Disease |
Genetic Landscape in South Africa |
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10:00 – 10:30 |
Refreshment break |
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Parallel two |
10:30 – 12:30 |
Best practices in Transitional Medicine What is rare in paediatric rheumatology? Treating Pulmonary Hypertension in South Africa Rare Tumours and Malignancies |
Feeding Support – a multidisciplinary approach Supportive Therapy – what is accesible in South Africa |
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12:30 – 13:30 |
Lunch |
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Parallel three |
13:30 – 15:00 |
Inborn Errors of Metabolism |
Palliative Care in South Africa |
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15:00 – 15:30 |
Refreshment break |
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Auditorium |
15:30 – 17:30 |
Ethics discussion |
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Tasting Centre |
17:30 |
Welcome Networking Reception |
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Time |
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THU, 20 OCTOBER |
Foyer |
07:30 – 17:00 |
Registration |
ICORD |
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Foyer |
08:30 – 17:00 |
Exhibition and Posters |
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Auditorium |
08:30 – 09:00 |
Opening Session |
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Auditorium |
09:00 – 09:45 |
Session 1. Introductory presentations A) Global overview of the Rare Disease field B) African overview of the Rare Disease field |
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09:45 – 10:15 |
Refreshment break |
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Auditorium, Stellenberg and Simonsberg |
10:15 – 12:15 |
Session 2. Open Discussion groups – break-out sessions Group A: Diagnostics Group B: Congenital malformation Group C: Global Rare Disease Policies and Programmes Group D: Access to treatment Group E: Research Group F: Improved quality of life Group G: Patient organisations |
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12:15 – 13:15 |
Lunch |
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Auditorium |
13:15 – 15:00 |
Session 3. Obtaining a Diagnosis Through Available Diagnostic Procedures Introduction: Report from Discussion Group A |
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15:00 – 15:30 |
Refreshment break |
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Auditorium |
15:30 – 17:00 |
Session 4. Congenital Malformations Introduction: Report from Discussion Group B |
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17:15 – 19:15 |
Genetic Alliance South Africa Forum: Building unity in the human genetics community |
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Auditorium |
17:30 – 19:30 |
ICORD General Assembly – ICORD members only |
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FRI, 21 OCTOBER |
Foyer |
07:30 – 17:00 |
Registration |
ICORD |
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Foyer |
08:30 – 18:00 |
Exhibition and Posters |
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Auditorium |
08:30 – 10:30 |
Session 5. Global Rare Disease Policies and Programmes Introduction: Report from Discussion Group C |
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10:30 – 11:00 |
Refreshment break |
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Auditorium |
11:00 – 12:45 |
Session 6. Access to treatment Introduction: Report from Discussion Group D
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12:45 – 13:45 |
Lunch |
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Auditorium |
13:45 – 15:45 |
Session 7. Research and research funding Introduction: Report from Discussion Group E |
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Auditorium |
15:45 – 16:45 |
Session 8. Panel discussion – “Problem Board” – Panel to be confirmed |
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Foyer |
16:45 – 18:00 |
Session 9. Poster Session with refreshments |
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19:00 |
Conference Dinner |
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SAT, 22 OCTOBER |
Foyer |
07:30 – 13:00 |
Registration |
ICORD/RDI |
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Foyer |
08:30 – 17:00 |
Exhibition and Posters |
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Auditorium |
08:30 – 10:30 |
Session 10. Improved quality of life Introduction: Report from Discussion Group F |
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10:30 – 11:00 |
Refreshment break |
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Auditorium |
11:00 – 12:30 |
Session 11. Patient organisations Introduction: Report from Discussion Group G |
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Auditorium |
12:30 – 13:00 |
Conference closing |
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