The Development and Future Prospects of the Department of Rare Diseases as an Emerging Discipline

Min SHEN; Shuyang ZHANG

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The Development and Future Prospects of the Department of Rare Diseases as an Emerging Discipline

VernacularTitle:探索新兴学科罕见病医学科的建设与未来发展
Author: Min SHEN ¹ ; Shuyang ZHANG ²
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1. Department of Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China;State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China;Beijing Center for Quality Control and Improvement in Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China;.
2. State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China;Department of Cardiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China;National Center for Healthcare Quality Management in Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China;.
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: rare diseases; department of rare diseases; discipline construction; multidisciplinary treatment
From: JOURNAL OF RARE DISEASES 2026;5(1):1-6
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract:
In the face of the new scientific and technological revolution and the transformation of medical paradigms, the field of rare disease medicine, as a cross-disciplinary emerging discipline integrating basic research, clinical practice, drug development, and policy support, is experiencing unprecedented development opportunities. This paper systematically sorts out the disciplinary connotation, construction paths and practical challenges of the Department of Rare Diseases, and puts forward countermeasures and suggestions for promoting the high-quality development of this emerging discipline in China.