"Alone we are rare, together we are strong"
February 29th is the rarest day of the year, and on this date we will come together to raise awareness of rare diseases through education, networking, and advocacy.
This event aims to inspire UB students, faculty and staff, and our community partners to recognize what it means to care for rare.
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Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024
Time: 1 - 4 p.m. ET (in person)
Location: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 2nd Floor Atrium and Lecture Hall (2220A), Buffalo, NY 14203
Hosted by: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo and the UB School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Time | Title | Speakers |
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1 - 1:15 p.m. | Opening Welcome |
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1:15 - 2 p.m. | Care for Rare: Bench UB faculty highlighting their cutting-edge rare disease research |
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2:00 - 2:45 p.m. | Networking Break and Poster Session Light refreshments provided and prizes available! |
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2:45 - 4:00 p.m. | Care for Rare: Bedside UB faculty highlighting their work in rare disease diagnosis and clinical care |
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To reserve your spot, submit your poster title, author(s) and abstract (<300 words) when you register for the event. Easel space is limited!
Lindsey Alico Ecker, lmalico@buffalo.edu