Office of Rare Diseases Research (ORDR)

The Office of Rare Diseases Research (ORDR) is a program that supports scientific efforts to understand, diagnose, and treat rare diseases—conditions that affect a small number of people. It promotes research, collaboration, and knowledge sharing among scientists and clinicians to improve outcomes for patients with these uncommon disorders. By focusing on rare diseases, ORDR aims to increase awareness, accelerate discoveries, and develop effective therapies, ultimately helping affected individuals and their families.