The 4th Rare Genetic Diseases Research Summit (REDRESS 2025) co-organised with the Organization for Rare Diseases India brought together an inspiring community of scientists, clinicians, innovators, patient advocates, start-ups, and delegates who share a common purpose, to advancing the science, technology, care, and lived experience of people affected by rare genetic diseases.
This year with over 180 participants, including 42 speakers and 60 poster presenters, REDRESS 2025 served as a dynamic platform for learning, exchange, and collaboration within the Rare Genetic Diseases (RGDs) community in India.
Over two days, we explored critical themes across diagnostics, therapeutics, population screening, start-ups innovation, and bench-to-bedside clinical research, through carefully curated and expert led sessions along with thought provoking panel discussions.
A sincere thank you to all our speakers, panellists, session chairs, and moderators who shared deep scientific insights, new data, emerging technologies, and forward-looking strategies for rare disease research in India.
Our heartfelt appreciation to the poster presenters who presented their ongoing work in this space and the delegates whose participation sparked meaningful dialogue and collaboration throughout the summit.
We were also grateful to host several Patient Advocacy Groups, whose voices, experiences, and perspectives grounded the meeting with a message that the patients and families are at the centre of every scientific and clinical effort.
REDRESS 2025 reaffirmed that progress in the rare disease space is possible only through collaboration, compassion, and sustained scientific inquiry. We look forward to continuing this momentum and building on the ideas, partnerships, and commitments shaped over these two days.
Snippets of the featured sessions at REDRESS 2025
🔬 Diagnostic Frontiers in RGDs
The talks in this session spanned from next-generation mass spectrometry, low-cost genetic diagnostics to initiatives from ICMR, and lived experiences shared by patient groups.
🤝 Collaborative Ecosystem for RGD Diagnosis, Treatment & Support
This panel brought clinicians, researchers, diagnostic leaders, and NGOs for an ecosystem-wide dialogue. The emphasized that multi-disciplinary collaboration is essential for translating scientific advancements into real-world impact for patients and families.
🧩 Frontiers in RGD Therapeutics & Management
This covered topic ranging from solving VUS interpretation and genome editing for resource-constrained settings, to drug repurposing, gene therapy-based interventions.
🧬 Population & Newborn Screening
Speakers addressed key issues such as carrier screening, community programs, newborn screening pathways, state-level implementation, and the challenges families face in their early diagnostic journeys.
💡Role of Indigenous start-ups Driving Innovative Solutions for RGDs
Panelists showcased how Indian deep-tech innovators are shaping accessible and scalable solutions for rare diseases. Topics of discussion ranged from accessible genetic counselling, creating and organising databases and use of AI in rare disease research.
🏥 Clinical Research: Bench to Bedside and Back
This session highlighted the status of clinical trials, molecular insights into diseases, precision therapeutics, and advanced cell-based interventions for rare diseases.
The event concluded with a way forward session where a panel deliberated on accelerating India’s roadmap towards equitable and actionable solutions for rare genetic diseases.
Over 60 participants showcased and exchanges ideas on their ongoing work on Rare Diseases via vibrant poster presentations. The diversity of topics sparked curiosity and encouraged meaningful dialogue across various aspects of RGDs.
Thank you to everyone who made REDRESS 2025 a meaningful and impactful gathering.
Proceedings from REDRESS 2025 will be available soon. Follow this space for further updates.