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2026
Launched in September 2024, ERDERA is already building strong momentum across the rare disease research landscape.

Shaping the future of rare disease research: insights from ERDERA

In this video, members of the ERDERA partnership reflect on what has been achieved so far, what the initiative represents for the wider rare disease research ecosystem, and the impact it is expected to have in the years ahead.

Hear insights from James Levine, Daria Julkowska, Bojana Mirosavljevic, and Milan Macek as they share their perspectives on collaboration, progress, and the future of rare disease research in Europe and beyond.

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