Finding Better Treatments for Rare Disease
About 7,000 rare diseases affect 30 million Americans. Two-thirds of those affected are children.
At Sanford Research, we’re working to improve treatment of rare and pediatric diseases – neurodegenerative diseases including Batten disease, ciliary-associated disorders, kidney diseases and many more.
Our work includes:
- Understanding the genetic, cellular and molecular development of organs and disease
- Developing and testing effective therapies in the lab and clinical trials
By uncovering the causes of rare and childhood disorders, we can create better ways to treat them.
The Pediatrics and Rare Diseases Group supports:
- NIH funded Pediatric Research Center of Biomedical Research Excellence
- Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford (CoRDS)
- NIH-supported Neonatal Research Network
Primary Faculty
Secondary Faculty
Sanford Health News
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Sanford Research earns NIH grant to study rare bone cancer
Research focuses on skeletal genetic pathways affecting tumors in teens and young adults
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Sanford Health joins Undiagnosed Diseases Network
Sanford plans to enroll at least five patients each year who meet criteria
Classes & Events
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PROMISE Summer Programs
Wed 06/04/25 8:30 AM - Wed 06/04/25 3:00 PM
Sanford Research Center -
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PROMISE Summer Programs
Tue 06/10/25 8:30 AM - Tue 06/10/25 3:00 PM
NDSU Campus