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Supporting RAREfest 2022 - join us for this exciting event

Join us at the Cambridge Guildhall for this exciting event on Saturday 26 November

RAREfest22 has patients at its heart with science and technology running through its veins! Cambridge Rare Disease Network's festival is back in person showcasing expert speakers, live podcasts, panel discussions hands-on exhibits and film from the world of science, tech, and advocacy. Come and visit some of the team from our Cambridge Genomics Laboratory at this event, and enjoy an immersive experience including:

Singing Science - Genomics The Musical - a one-person show combining the basics of Genetics and the impacts on the rare disease community; the show provides an engaging way to familiarise yourself with key concepts – fit and lots of sing-a-long fun for all ages.

Medics4Rare Diseases - Rare Disease Podcast 4 Medics is broadcasting a live recording at RAREFest featuring guests from across the rare disease community. Expect an equally heart-wrenching and heart-warming experience.

Illumina - The Cambridge DNA Journey - A visual map and timeline of the journey from discovery of DNA to the development and application of genetics and genomics to diagnostics and healthcare, in Cambridge.

Rare Youth Revolution - Join the RARE Youth Revolution for an immersive experience into the life of young people living with rare diseases and some invisible symptoms they experience. Talk to the team about internship opportunities for YP living with rare condtions.

Come and visit our East Genomics stand to find out more about us and have a go at one of our activities. We'll also have our Education and Training leads there if you want to find out more about careers and career pathways in genomics.

We look forward to seeing you there!

To find out more and register for your FREE ticket go to:

RAREfest22: Science. Technology. Community. Arts Tickets, Sat 26 Nov 2022 at 10:00 | Eventbrite (opens in a new tab)

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