RD-Factory Workshop

10 September 2025 | Prague, Czech Republic

The Czech Center for Phenogenomics, in cooperation with the Czech Association for Rare Diseases, is organizing a workshop and round table discussion as part of the RD-Factory program, which focuses on research into rare diseases and testing therapeutic options.

During the meeting, we will present the objectives of our RD-Factory program, the principles of nomination and selection, and information from our international partners.

Programme

• Radislav Sedláček: Presentation of the RD-Factory program and its expected results, objectives, solutions, and expected outcomes
• Jan Procházka: Information on accepted proposals and selection principles, publication of selected proposals
• Stanislav Kmoch: National Centers for Medical Genomics and the search for genetic causes of rare diseases
• Regina Demlová: CREATIC and clinical studies of gene and cell therapies
• Anna Arellanesová, Lenka Hajgajda: ČAVO and current activities
• Information about program partners  and experience abroad:
  – Yann Herault, IGMBC Strasbourg, France
  – Helen Chen, YWHAG Research Foundation, USA
  – Steve Murray, The Jackson Laboratory, USA
  – Tomáš Pavlíček, ATAP and A-T Dad, Česká republika
• Information about the third round of nominations
• Discussion – round table

We would greatly appreciate your participation and contribution to the discussion on the future direction of the RD-Factory initiative.