Posted on Monday, September 1, 2025
🌟 Join Us at NERDS 2025!
I’m excited to invite you to the 8th Annual New England Rare Disease Statistics (NERDS) Workshop — taking place October 9–10, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge.
This year’s theme:
Shaping Tomorrow: Transforming Rare Disease Drug Development
👉 NERDS
💡 Why Attend
- The only dedicated statistical forum focused on rare diseases
- Insights from leaders across academia, industry, and regulatory agencies
- A chance to connect with peers advancing innovative designs and patient impact
- Strengthen your expertise in one of the most dynamic areas of drug development
📌 What to Expect
- Two days of engaging talks, panels, and interactive workshops
- Case studies featuring novel statistical methods in rare disease trials
- Sessions with regulatory perspectives and real-world applications
- Networking opportunities with fellow statisticians and cross-functional experts
- Registration: Register now — closes October 1
- Call for Posters: Now accepting submissions — closes October 5
- Sponsorship: Opportunities are available to support NERDS 2025 and showcase your organization’s commitment to advancing rare disease research
NERDS 2025 is where ideas, people, and innovation come together — all with the shared mission of accelerating progress in rare disease drug development.
📧 Any questions? Please contact Co-chairs Ran Duan (Ran_Duan@vrtx.com) and Ying Zhou (yzhou@uconn.edu)
