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NORD Symposium -- Rosalind Franklin Rare Disease Grand Rounds

Rosalind Elsie Franklin (25 July 1920 – 16 April 1958) was a remarkable British scientist best known for her contributions to the discovery of the molecular structure of DNA, which carries  genetic information and plays a vital role in how living things develop and function. Her work was also central to the understanding of RNA, viruses, coal and graphite. Although her work on viruses was appreciated in her lifetime, with her insights on the structure of viruses laying the foundation for the field of structural virology, Franklin’s contributions to the discovery of the structure of DNA were not properly recognized. Emphasizing the significance of recognizing women’s contribution in science, the NORD Center of Excellence for Rare Disorders at Boston Children’s Hospital is recognizing Rosalind Franklin and her work by naming the Rare Disease Grand Rounds in her honor.

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Registration required for CME credit. Live activity fulfils 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits for Physicians, and 1.0 contact hours for Nurses.

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Meeting ID: 986 7447 8257   Password: 149573