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    LifeArc-funded trial gives new hope for children with devastating rare genetic disorder

    The parents of a three-year-old boy born with a devastating, life-limiting genetic condition say they are now excited for his…

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  • The use of CARBALIVE in the treatment of cholestatic liver disease

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  • Doctor conducts ultrasound examination of patientv kidneys. Internal organs ultrasound concept. female's lower back diagnosis carried out with the use of an ultrasound
    News releases

    Birmingham researchers lead world-first trial for rare liver disease treatment funded by LifeArc

    University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) has treated the first patient in an early-phase clinical trial investigating whether a…

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    ART-EB: An innovative drug repurposing trial to find treatments for a rare skin disorder

    ART-EB: An innovative drug repurposing trial to find treatments for a rare skin disorder We’ve partnered with DEBRA UK to…

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    Transforming Diagnosis and Treatment: Rare Disease Summit

    About the event The Rare Disease Summit will explore how the UK can accelerate progress in diagnosing those living with…

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  • Close-up of a child's hand on the wheel of a wheelchair
    Articles

    LifeArc Pathfinder Award recipients uncover genetic cause of severe nerve condition in children  

    Researchers at the University of Manchester have identified a rare genetic mutation that causes severe nerve damage in children following mild infections. Their findings…

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  • Room with full audience and the Chair of our rare disease Translational Challenge, Amit Nathwani on stage.
    Articles

    LifeArc and Genetic Alliance UK launch a new report calling for the acceleration of research and development (R&D) for rare diseases  

    LifeArc and Genetic Alliance UK have launched a report calling for the UK Government, NHS, researchers, industry, patient groups and…

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  • Accelerating R&D for rare disease in the UK: An opportunity to change millions of lives 

    This report is a call to transform the UK’s rare disease future.  It outlines how we can smooth the rare…

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    Rare Disease Clinical Trials Programme

    Rare Disease Clinical Trials Programme Our Rare Disease Clinical Trials Programme aims to progress innovations that could change the lives…

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    Articles, News releases

    LifeArc joins the REMEDi4ALL Consortium, a pioneering global platform shaping the future of drug repurposing

    LifeArc and the EU-funded project, REMEDi4ALL, have announced a collaboration agreement to strengthen the partnership’s potential to transform and accelerate…

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  • Doctor performs joint checks on person with Muscular dystrophy by touching their calf.
    News releases

    £1 million partnership aims to develop new treatments for congenital muscular dystrophy

    Researchers from University College London have jointly received a £1 million grant from LifeArc and Muscular Dystrophy UK, to develop…

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  • Muscular Dystrophy UK: A £1 million partnership to find new treatments for congenital muscular dystrophy

    Muscular Dystrophy UK: A £1 million partnership to find new treatments for congenital muscular dystrophy We’ve partnered with Muscular Dystrophy…

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