Dr Rakesh Mishra, Director, Tata Institute for Genetics and Society, was invited as a distinguished speaker at the Rare Diseases Summit 2023 organised by the IHW Council, India
He mentioned that ‘Access to affordable treatment is a fundamental right. By fostering equitable healthcare systems, we can ensure that no one is left behind in the fight against rare diseases and continuous collaboration between rare disease genetic researchers, clinicians, and patient groups is essential to understand and address the unique needs of those affected. – Dr. Rakesh Mishra, Director, Tata Institute for Genetics and Society, India for Genetics and Society.