Workshop on Natural History Studies of Rare Diseases

Natural history (NH) studies are an important tool for understanding the etiology, range of manifestations, and progression of rare diseases. Well conducted NH studies can yield information on biomarkers and other correlates of clinical outcome. Obtaining maximum value to support drug development programs depends on conducting these NH studies early, long before potential therapeutic agents are identified for development. Comprehensive, good quality NH studies designed with an eye toward supporting drug development programs can avoid some of the common problems that lead to stalled, slow, or inefficient drug development for rare diseases.

 
This workshop plans to bring together leaders in the design, conduct, and evaluation of natural history studies to discuss the role of these studies in the development of therapeutic candidates. The conference is free and open to the public. 
 

When: May 16–17, 2012
Where: Natcher Conference Center | NIH Campus | Bethesda, Maryland 

Visit the Workshop's website to view the agenda and register.

 

Published On: 
Friday, April 13, 2012