Rare diseases

Rare diseases have a huge impact on individuals, their families and society as a whole, yet treatments are available for only around 200 rare diseases.

Roche in rare diseases

Find out what makes a rare disease rare and who is affected.

Bringing patient support to a rare disease

Learn how we are breaking down barriers that prevent patients from joining clinical trials for spinal muscular atrophy.

By the numbers

350million

people live with a rare disease

Spinal muscular atrophy

SMA affects approximately 1 in 11,000 live births worldwide. Find out more about the condition and the role of the SMN protein.

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Huntington’s Disease

Elevating the patient voice in Huntington’s disease

How patient partnership is shaping the future of research and clinical development for Huntington’s disease.

HD affects approximately 1 in 10,000 people.

Find out more about this disease and how it impacts daily life?

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Research

Find out how we determine whether new drugs, diagnostics or procedures in the laboratory are both safe and effective when used to diagnose or treat people.