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Hall of Fame

For Rare Disease Day 2010, we are planning to salute outstanding scientists and researchers around the world for their commitment, expertise, concern for patients, and passion for excellence by establishing a Rare Disease Research Hall of Fame. These are the shining stars in that unique and wonderful community of physicians and scientists who seek to unravel the mysteries of rare diseases.

We’ll be announcing the nominees in the coming weeks.

Here are the members of Rare Disease Day 2010 Research Hall of Fame.
For 2009 Hall of Famers, please go here.

To nominate your favorite researcher to the Hall of Fame, submit a few paragraphs to rarediseaseday@rarediseases.org briefly describing his/her work, the disease he/she studies, and why you think he/she deserves to be honored.