A dedicated, high-impact day within SIAMG 2026, the IndoUS Bridging RARE Summit brings together global leaders across healthcare, research, policy, and innovation to address one of the most urgent and underserved challenges in medicine—rare diseases.
From delayed diagnosis to limited access and underrepresentation in research, the summit is designed to move beyond dialogue and drive actionable, cross-border solutions between India, the United States, and the global ecosystem.
Be part of a mission that transforms rare disease care
Why This Summit Matters
Rare diseases affect millions, yet remain largely underserved due to gaps in diagnosis, research inclusion, and access to care.
Early Diagnosis
Developing and implementing early and accurate diagnosis solutions to reduce the diagnostic odyssey for rare disease patients.
Clinical Trials
Facilitating inclusion in global clinical trials and ensuring diverse populations are represented in life-saving research.
Policy Barriers
Addressing systemic policy and affordability issues to make treatments accessible to those who need them most.
Innovation
Scaling cost-effective innovation through technology and cross-border collaboration between India and the United States.
stars What You Will Experience
Explore ideas. Build partnerships. Drive change.
diversity_3 Who Should Attend
Designed for decision-makers and changemakers across the rare disease ecosystem.
If you’re shaping the future of healthcare, this is where you belong
Pitch4Rare
At the heart of the summit lies Pitch4Rare—a platform where innovation meets opportunity. Selected startups present cutting-edge solutions in diagnostics, therapeutics, and patient support technologies.
Witness innovation in action
Be Part of the Movement
The IndoUS Bridging RARE Summit is more than a conference—it is a collaborative platform for impact, designed to bridge gaps across geographies, disciplines, and systems. Together, we can accelerate research, improve access, and create a more equitable future for rare disease communities worldwide.
👉 Join the movement. Drive the change.
Register for SIAMG 2026Day 3 — Sunday, 13th December 2026
SIAMG – INDO-US BRIDGING RARE SUMMIT • Artezia Hotel, Bengaluru, India
Registration, Morning Tea & Inauguration
Dr Harsha RajasimhaUSA
SCIENTIFIC TALKS
Dr V L RamprasadIndia
Dr Sunita Bijarnia MahayIndia
The State of Rare Disease Research and Orphan Drug Development
“New bold vision for rare diseases by 2050: Ensure most of the rare diseases are treatable.”
Dr Harsha RajasimhaUSA
Networking and Refreshments | Meet & Greet Patient Advocacy Groups
FROM GENE TO THERAPY: THE NEW ERA OF PRECISION TREATMENT – PART I
Dr Ravindra N SinghUSA
Inspire the Next-Generation of orphan drug developers
How to launch a successful orphan drug development Program?
• Interactive activity with everyone's participation on main stage
Lunch Break – Networking Lunch | Meet & Greet Patient Advocacy Groups
FROM GENE TO THERAPY: THE NEW ERA OF PRECISION TREATMENT – PART II
Dr Deepa RajanUSA
Dr Aurora PujolSpain
POLICY, ACCESS & AFFORDABILITY: THE SYSTEM CHALLENGE
Regulatory frameworks, affordability, and policy gaps.
- • Special message from Dr.Frank Sasinowski (USA)
- • Dr Philip Brooks (USA)
ADVANCING RARE DISEASE RESEARCH: EQUITY, ACCESS, AND INCLUSION
Advancing Rare Disease Research: Equity, Access, inclusion, and global clinical trials, and Strategy to improve India's inclusion in global trials
- • Dr. Reena Kartha (USA)
- • Dr David Rintell (USA)
- • Dr Nishita Pillai (USA)
PITCH4RARE – LIVE
Startup pitches presenting innovative solutions in rare diseases
Dr Priyankana
MukherjeeIndia
- • Dr James A. Levine (USA)
- • Dr Anish Bhatnagar (USA)
- • Dr Satya Dash (India)
Networking at the Hotel Bar
Strengthened ecosystem relationships and follow-up opportunities