Rare Diseases
Rare but not alone
Mission
Accelerate rare disease diagnosis
There are 7,000 rare diseases affecting 300 million people worldwide. 75% of patients are children. 1 in 2 patients do not have an accurate diagnosis. A quarter of patients wait 4 years to get a diagnosis. Our program brings together world experts to improve this dire situation.
We put
patients
first
Digital Platform
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Fondation Ipsen brings you a variety of content to help advance rare disease detection. Browse our webinars, videos, podcasts and educational courses to discover cutting-edge science and meet world experts. Discover educational stories with your children, join us on a historical journey, and advocate to improve the lifes of patients.
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Fondation Ipsen’s publishing house publishes books for all ages. Pick a book. It’s free !
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Sacha The Little Cat
Suffering from a neuromuscular disease, Sacha will gradually lose the use of his legs. But, his wheelchair will not prevent him from continuing to play with his comrades!
Merlin, The Little Feline
Diagnostic error is devastating for people with rare diseases and their families. To understand her son’s differences, Mother Lion relentlessly travels the African savannah.
Marie, The Little Mouse
Marie has achondroplasia, a genetic condition that prevents her from growing normally. But her small stature will not stand in the way of accomplishing great things!