Your Health, Your Right! This #WorldHealthDay, let’s remember that health is a right, not a privilege. Millions with rare diseases still struggle to access proper diagnosis and care—many from birth. 🌍 WHO’s theme, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” highlights maternal and newborn health. However, we must also include rare conditions that start before or at birth. 🧬 Early screening, maternal education, and equitable access are key to healthier beginnings for all. Let’s stand for health equity—for every mother, every child, every rare story. Harsha K Rajasimha Narayanan Govindarajan Reena Kartha Nisha Venugopal Ramya T karur Indo US Organization for Rare Diseases (IndoUSrare) Saundarya M S
Indo US Organization for Rare Diseases (IndoUSrare)
Hospitals and Health Care
Herndon, VA 3,556 followers
Accelerating therapies for rare diseases by fostering cross-border collaborations, clinical trials, & data sharing.
About us
Indo US Organization for rare diseases (IndoUSrare) is an independent non-profit organization focused on helping patients with rare diseases of Indian origin in the USA, India, & globally with a vision to build collaborative highway-bridges between the west & the east to accelerate research & development of diagnostics & therapies through education, advocacy, research, & grants. IndoUSrare serves as a gateway to the highway-bridges between the USA, & the Indian subcontinent to accelerate research & development of Diagnostics, Drugs, Devices, Biologics, & Therapeutics for rare diseases. The USA is the largest funder of biomedical research with a forward-looking regulatory framework for innovative new medicines including cell & gene therapies. India is the largest democracy with a genetically diverse population of over 1.3 Billion people. Yet, India accounts for less than 1% of the global clinical research footprint. IndoUSrare will address this gap through enabling education, awareness, advocacy, fostering research collaborations & patient engagement in global clinical trials. Our Board of Directors: Anish Bhatnagar, M.D., Soleno Therapeutics Inc Frank Sasinowski, MS, MPH, JD, Regulatory Attorney, Hyman Phelps & McNamara, P.C. & Vice-chair of EveryLife Foundation for rare diseases. Harsha K Rajasimha, Ph.D. Founder and Chairman Ms. Juhi Naithani, MBA, Principal, bGlobal Consulting Narayanan Govindarajan, MS, UWorld Reena Kartha, M.S., Ph.D., Center for Orphan Drug Research, University of Minnesota Advisors: Stephen Groft, Pharm.D., Board Director of ICORD, Retired Director, NIH, Bethesda, MD Akkaraju Sarma, MD, Ph.D., FAAFP, Ellis Island Medal of Honor 2016 Recipient, Pennsylvania Resident Preveen Ramamoorthy, Ph.D., Executive Director, IAVI Rajesh Gooty, President, Lead America Inc. Ravi Mistry, M.S, MBA, Leader, Entrepreneur, Angel investor, Educator Team Members: Srinivas Seshadri, Director, Roarforrare, SFBayarea
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www.indousrare.org
External link for Indo US Organization for Rare Diseases (IndoUSrare)
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- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
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- Herndon, VA
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- Nonprofit
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- 2019
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- biotechnology, gene therapy, cell therapy, clinical trials, rare diseases, orphan drugs, clinical research, patient advocacy, Indian subcontinent, India, USA, East and West, Collaborative, Bridges, Highway-Bridges, Collaborations, pharmaceuticals, Market access, Sponsors, CROs, Sites, Policy, Regulatory, rare disease, Global collaboration, and cross-border
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Herndon, VA, US
Employees at Indo US Organization for Rare Diseases (IndoUSrare)
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Narayanan Govindarajan
Tech Leader & Rare Diseases Patient Advocate
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Harsha K Rajasimha
Revolutionizing Clinical Trials with AI Powered Patient-Centric Software Solutions | #BridgingRare
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Padma Rammoorthy
Founder at Pledze LLC
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Nisha Venugopal
Associate Director at Indo US Organization for Rare Diseases leading Patient-Focused Programs, Operations|Scientist| Rare Disease Patient Advocate|…
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The MVA Society IndoUSrare patient alliance member was founded to connect families, patients, and caregivers affected by MVA Syndrome. With so few known cases, finding support can be challenging—but together, we can change that. Created by parents of a child with MVA Type 1 (BUB1B), the society is dedicated to raising awareness, sharing experiences, and building a strong support network. If you or someone you know is affected, we’d love to connect. Join the MVA Community – You Are Not Alone 💜 📢 Join the movement and support rare disease research! 🔗 Become a member: https://bit.ly/4kYbbqH 📌 Find More Information: 📄 Leaflet & Contact Letter available 🌍 Website: www.mvasociety.org 🤝 Patient Support: Contact IndoUSrare Patient Concierge Platform Harsha K Rajasimha Narayanan Govindarajan Reena Kartha Nisha Venugopal Ramya T karur Indo US Organization for Rare Diseases (IndoUSrare) Saundarya M S #Indousrare #AllianceForRare #MVASociety #RareDiseaseAwareness #GeneticDisorders #PatientCare #StrongerTogether
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🌍 Uniting for Global Impact! 🌍 At IndoUSrare Corporate Alliance, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in rare disease research and therapies. Our objectives focus on breaking barriers and fostering collaboration to ensure equitable access to life-saving treatments for patients in India, LMICs, and around the world. Together, we can make a difference! 💙 Join- https://bit.ly/4jhlKn6 Harsha K Rajasimha Narayanan Govindarajan Reena Kartha Nisha Venugopal Ramya T karur Indo US Organization for Rare Diseases (IndoUSrare) Saundarya M S #RareDisease #GlobalHealthEquity #IndoUSrare #PatientAdvocacy #HealthcareInnovation #RareDiseaseAwareness #CollaborationForChange
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Rare diseases affect over 300 million people worldwide, yet many remain unheard and unsupported. At IndoUSrare, we’re amplifying patient voices, driving research, and creating a supportive community for families facing these unique challenges. 💙 Discover how patient advocacy organizations like ours make a real difference in diagnosis, treatment access, and research. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/g9uZfK_u 🔗 Join the movement. Advocate for change! Harsha K Rajasimha Narayanan Govindarajan Reena Kartha Nisha Venugopal Ramya T karur Michelle Romero Indo US Organization for Rare Diseases (IndoUSrare) Saundarya M S #RareDisease #PatientAdvocacy #IndoUSrare #RareDiseaseAwareness #SupportRare #PatientVoicesMatter #HealthcareForAll
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At IndoUSrare, we recognize that both autism and rare diseases exist on a diverse spectrum—each individual’s journey is unique. Many rare genetic conditions share connections with autism, reinforcing the need for greater awareness, early diagnosis, inclusive support systems, research, and advocacy. 🌍💙 On World Autism Awareness Day, let’s come together. By fostering awareness, acceptance, research, and advocacy, we can create a world where everyone feels valued and supported. 💙 Join us in making a difference! Harsha K Rajasimha Narayanan Govindarajan Reena Kartha Nisha Venugopal Ramya T karur Michelle Romero Indo US Organization for Rare Diseases (IndoUSrare) Saundarya M S INDIAN PRADER WILLI SYNDROME ASSOCIATION Project 8p Foundation MLD Foundation CDKL5 UK Allconnect NeuroMusculoskeletal Research Collaborative PPMDC Lysosomal Storage Disorders Support Society (LSDSS) - India NationalATM Pay BharatMD Autoimmune Registry The Marfan Foundation Myositis India FAM177A1 Research Fund COMBINEDBrain SynGAP Research Fund (SRF) for SYNGAP1-Related Disorders Remember The Girls Cure MLD Cure VCP Disease CSNK2A1 Foundation International SCN8A Alliance STXBP1 Foundation #IndoUSrare #WorldAutismAwarenessDay #RareDiseaseAwareness #AutismAndRareDiseases #LightItUpBlue #InclusionMatters #ResearchForRare #AdvocacyMatters #DifferentNotLess
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CALL FOR POSTER ABSTRACTS IS NOW OPEN! 🚀 Are you passionate about rare diseases? Whether you're a researcher, advocate, healthcare professional, or community leader, this is your chance to share your insights, experiences, and innovations at the Indo US Bridging RARE Summit 2025! 🧬✨ 📅 November 2-4, 2025 📍 Hylton Performing Arts Center, George Mason University, Manassas, VA Showcase your work, spark meaningful discussions, and contribute to advancing rare disease research, advocacy, and awareness. 🔗 Submit your poster abstract now: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gyTRu-TB Let’s bridge the gap, amplify voices, and drive change—together! 💙💡 Juhi Naithani Dr. Mathew T. Thomas Anish Bhatnagar John Newby Richard Bendis Amy Adams Ratna Dua Puri Amy Adams John Newby Harsha K Rajasimha Narayanan Govindarajan Reena Kartha Nisha Venugopal Ramya T karur Michelle Romero Indo US Organization for Rare Diseases (IndoUSrare) Saundarya M S #BridgingRare #Bridge4Rare #RAREsummit #CallForPosters #RareDiseaseAdvocacy #RareDiseaseAwareness
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Are you ready to inspire, innovate, and ignite change in the rare disease community? 🎤✨ Join us at the Indo US Bridging RARE Summit 2025 📅 November 2-4, 2025 📍 Hylton Performing Arts Center, George Mason University, Manassas, VA 🚀 CALL FOR SPEAKER ABSTRACTS IS NOW OPEN! 🚀 This is your chance to share groundbreaking ideas, research, and stories that can shape the future of rare disease advocacy and innovation. 🔗 Register now! 👉https://lnkd.in/gGNbhED2 Let’s bridge the gap and build a stronger rare disease community—together! 💙💡 Juhi Naithani Dr. Mathew T. Thomas Dr. Anish Bhatnagar Mr. John Newby Mr. Richard Bendis Ms. Amy Adams Dr. Madhulika Kabra Dr. Neerja Gupta Dr. Ratna Dua Puri Harsha K Rajasimha Narayanan Govindarajan Reena Kartha Nisha Venugopal Ramya T karur Michelle Romero Indo US Organization for Rare Diseases (IndoUSrare) Saundarya M S #BridgingRare #Bridge4Rare #RAREsummit #CallForSpeakers #roar4rare #summit2025 #patientadvocacy
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Mark your calendars! The Indo US Bridging RARE Summit 2025 is set to take place on November 2-4, 2025, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, George Mason University, Manassas, VA. IndoUS Bridging rare Summit 2024 was successfully conducted in the presence of esteemed delegates, fostering valuable discussions and collaborations. This year, we anticipate even more impactful engagements, driving progress in rare disease research, policy, and innovation. We look forward to seeing you there! Register: https://lnkd.in/gGyGqmbA Stay tuned for more details. https://lnkd.in/gTAZ_U5r Visit the 2024 Summit gallery to have glimpse of the recent session here: https://lnkd.in/gzTUWy8U Harsha K Rajasimha Narayanan Govindarajan Reena Kartha Nisha Venugopal Ramya T karur Michelle Romero Indo US Organization for Rare Diseases (IndoUSrare) Saundarya M S #BridgingRARE #RareDiseaseSummit #IndoUSrare #bridge4rare #roar4rare #rarediseaseadvocacy #patientadvocacy #rarediseases #RareDiseaseDay #RDDC2025
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Indeed a huge loss for drug development.
What a huge loss to the #raredisease community! Dr. Peter Marks has been a champion, bold, and tireless public servant. https://lnkd.in/e6KtebWR