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14th UDNI Conference / October 28 - 31, 2025 / Windsor Marapendi Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Invitation

The International Network for Undiagnosed Diseases (UDNI) was established in 2014 as a collaborative initiative spanning multiple countries. Its primary mission is to improve diagnostic rates for individuals living with undiagnosed conditions. The UDNI brings together clinical and research centers renowned for their expertise in rare diseases. This global network fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, facilitates knowledge sharing, and accelerates the translation of research findings into clinical practice to improve patient care. Since its inception, the UDNI has already organized 13 successful conferences, serving as a platform for sharing breakthroughs and fostering collaboration. For the first time, the UDNI Conference will take place in the Southern Hemisphere, hosted in Latin America’s dynamic and safe Barra da Tijuca neighborhood, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This vibrant area is known for its stunning beaches, modern amenities, and welcoming atmosphere, making it an ideal setting for the conference. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's former capital, is internationally celebrated for its breathtaking natural beauty, iconic landmarks, and rich cultural heritage.

Roberto Giugliani / Chair

Organization

  • Local Organizing Committee

Dafne Horovitz (Fundação Oswaldo Cruz)
Fabrizio Gomes Barbosa (Genetics for All Institute)
Izabel Marques de Souza (Genetics for All Institute)
Roberto Giugliani (Chair)

  • Local Scientific Committee

Bibiana Oliveira
​Filippo Pinto e Vairo
Thereza Loureiro
Roberto Giugliani (Chair)

  • International Scientific Advisors

TBD

  • UDNI International Board

David Pearce (USA)
Domenica Taruscio (Italy)
Eric Klee (USA)
Helene Cederroth (Sweden)
Olaf.Bodamer (USA)
Roberto Giugliani (Brazil)
Salman Kirmani (Pakistan)
William Gahl (USA) – Chair

  • ​Partners and Vendors

Eventize Tecnologia
Genetics for All Institute
Goya Events
Vicky Simon Consulting and Events
Hotel Windson Marapendi

Important dates

  • May 28 – Registration opens

  • May 28 – Headquarters hotel reservation opens

  • May 28 – Abstract submission opens

  • Aug 28 – Abstract submission ends

  • Sep 28 – Registration ends

  • Sep 28 – Headquarters hotel reservation ends

  • Oct 28 – On-site registration opens

Program

14th UDNI Conference​ – PRELIMINARY PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

OCTOBER 28

19:00 Welcome Cocktail

 

OCTOBER 29

08:00 Opening Session: Welcome, Origins of UDNI, from UDPs to Hackathons
09:00 Panel 1: Online Tools to Diagnose the Undiagnosed
10:30 Panel 2: UDPs in the Five Continents
12:15 Lunchtime Sponsored Symposium 1
13:30 Platform Presentation of Selected Abstracts 1
14:30 Panel 3: National Policies for Rare Diseases and Undiagnosed Cases
16:30 Panel 4: Innovative Approaches for Undiagnosed Diseases
18:00 Case Reports: Solved and Unsolved Cases

 

OCTOBER 30

08:30 Panel 5a: Training and Education in Undiagnosed Diseases)
08:30 Panel 5b: Genetic Counseling on Undiagnosed Diseases
10:30 Panel 6: Undiagnosed Diseases in the Clinical Practice
12:15 Lunchtime Sponsored Symposium 2
13:30 Platform Presentation of Selected Abstracts 2
14:30 Panel 7: How to create, develop and fund a UDP program
16:30 Panel 8: From Diagnoses to Therapies
18:00 Closing Session: Abstract Prize, Presentation of Next Conference, Closure

 

OCTOBER 31

08:30 UDNI Board & Committee Meetings
14:00 Conference Adjourns

 

  • Detailed Program - pdf

Speakers

 

  • Name of the Speaker / Country / 5 line bio / Picture / Title of the Presentation

Registration

Registration opens on May 28

  • Registration costs by categories and dates

  • Registration form

Abstracts

Abstract submission opens on May 28

  • Instructions to submit an abstract

  • Abstract submission form

Documents

(pdfs available for download)

Certificates

Certificates of participation and abstract presentation will be available for download after the meeting

Venue

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Windsor Marapendi Hotel

Address: Avenida Lúcio Costa, 5400 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

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Other Hotel options nearby

  • Contact information with travel agency

  • Information about hotels and accommodation

Sightseeing and Tourist Spots

  • Rio de Janeiro, the wonderful city

 

  • Barra da Tijuca map
Barra da Tijuca map

Travel and Transfer

  • Information about travel to Rio (flights, visa, vaccine, etc)

  • Information about transfer airport-hotel

  • Information about hotels and accommodation

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