Dear Esteemed Colleagues, Distinguished Guests, and Friends,
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 3rd International Conference on Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs, organized by Coalesce Research Group. This two-day conference, scheduled for October 27-28, 2025, in the dynamic city of Singapore, serves as a crucial platform for experts, stakeholders, and advocates to collaborate on advancing our understanding and treatment of rare diseases.
Under the theme of Advancing Frontiers: Breakthroughs in Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs, we stand at an exciting intersection of traditional medical research and emerging technologies. As someone deeply involved in the application of artificial intelligence in medical diagnostics, I am particularly enthusiastic about exploring how these innovative technologies can accelerate our progress in rare disease detection, diagnosis, and treatment.
Rare diseases, while individually uncommon, collectively impact millions of lives worldwide. The challenges in this field are unique, from achieving accurate early diagnosis to developing targeted treatments. However, we are witnessing unprecedented opportunities for breakthrough solutions through the convergence of AI, advanced imaging technologies, and precision medicine.
This conference provides an invaluable opportunity to showcase cutting-edge research and foster collaborative innovation. We will explore various crucial topics, including novel diagnostic approaches, AI-enabled drug discovery, advanced imaging techniques, and patient-centered care strategies. By sharing our diverse expertise and experiences, we can identify new opportunities and forge powerful collaborations.
As the Dean of the School of Sciences at Woxsen University and someone who works at the intersection of technology and healthcare, I am particularly excited about the potential for cross-disciplinary discussions that this conference enables. Our gathering brings together experts from various fields – clinicians, researchers, technologists, and policy makers – creating a unique environment for innovative solutions to emerge.
I encourage all participants to actively engage in the sessions, share their insights, and build meaningful connections. Together, we can accelerate the pace of discovery and translate scientific innovations into real-world solutions for patients affected by rare diseases.
Let us make these two days count in our collective mission to advance rare disease research, develop transformative therapies, and bring hope to patients and families worldwide.
With warm regards,
Dr. Daya Shankar
Dean, School of Sciences
Woxsen University
Co-Chairperson, Centre of Excellence for Technology and Public Policy
Convenor-Institute Innovation Council, Ministry of Education, Government of India