Posted on Thursday, October 8, 2026
We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 9th Annual New England Rare Disease Statistics (NERDS) Workshop:
Register Here
This year’s workshop will take place October 8–9, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge.
Join regulators, academic researchers, industry statisticians, and quantitative scientists for two days of scientific exchange, collaboration, and networking focused on advancing rare disease development through innovative statistical methods, real-world evidence, artificial intelligence, and regulatory innovation.
We are excited to welcome keynote speakers from AbbVie, Harvard Medical School, Innovatiostat, the University of Michigan, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Featured Sessions
- Innovative Analysis Methods in Rare Disease Research
- AI and Machine Learning in Rare Disease Research
- Emerging Topics and Case Studies in Rare Disease Development
- Adaptive Clinical Trial Design in Rare Diseases
View the Full Agenda
Registration Deadlines
- Early Bird Registration: Through August 31, 2026
- Regular Registration: September 1–28, 2026
Prospective attendees are encouraged to register early to take advantage of the discounted Early Bird registration rate.
Call for Posters and Papers
We are currently accepting poster and paper submissions. This is a great opportunity to share innovative research, practical applications, and methodological advances with the rare disease community.
- Paper Submission Deadline: September 6, 2026
- Poster Submission Deadline: October 4, 2026
Submit a Poster or Paper
Promotion codes for speakers and committee members will be shared separately in the coming days and will provide access to discounted registration rates.
For more information, please visit:
NERDS 2026 Workshop Website
We look forward to seeing you at NERDS 2026!
