Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network

The Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN) is a collaborative effort that brings together researchers and clinicians to study rare diseases—conditions that affect a small number of people. Its goal is to improve understanding, develop better treatments, and find cures for these uncommon conditions. By sharing data and resources across multiple institutions, the RDCRN helps accelerate research that can lead to improved health outcomes for patients with rare diseases who often have limited available options.