Award of Hub Function for the UK Rare Disease Research Platform to Newcastle University
UK Research & Innovation · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Hub Function for the UK Rare Disease Research Platform to Newcastle University
Awarded 17 May 2023
Awarded17 May 2023
Value£749,376.00
AgencyUK Research & Innovation
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Expires in 1y 7mo5y term, 69% elapsed
Awarded 17 May 2023Expires 17 May 2028
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UK Research & Innovation awarded a contract to The University of Newcastle upon Tyne for the Hub function of the UK Rare Disease Research Platform.
The Platform, established by MRC and NIHR, aims to connect and enhance the UK's strengths in rare disease research, defined as diseases with a prevalence of less than one in 2000 individuals.
It supports collaboration between academic, clinical, and industry researchers, along with patients, research charities, and other stakeholders, to accelerate the understanding, diagnosis, and therapy of rare diseases.
The Platform comprises challenge-led thematic nodes led by UK research organisations and a single integrated Hub.
The contract value is £749,376.
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