1.- Research Infrastructure – National Legislation, Needs Assessment, and Health Care, Research, and Regulatory Policies
2.- Research Collaboration / Research Networks and Consortia
3.- Technology Advances – Telehealth, Telemedicine
4.- Training of Research Investigators and Clinicians
5.- Clinical Care and Treatments
6.- Diagnosis and Genomic Advances
7.- Underserved populations such as indigenous people who are economically disadvantaged and under-reported.
8.- The Expanding Role of Patient Advocacy Groups
9.- Preclinical Innovation, Product Discovery, and Development
10.- Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Rare Diseases Research – Present and Future Concerns and Other Opportunities
11.- Steering Committee