{"id":41771,"date":"2025-03-06T10:46:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T09:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/?page_id=41771"},"modified":"2026-06-09T16:45:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T14:45:12","slug":"rare-childhood-diseases-research-fund","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/about\/fundraising\/support-our-research\/rare-childhood-diseases-research-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"Rare Childhood Diseases Research Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"section no-padding-y wp-block-unilux-blocks-hero\">\n    <div class=\"hero hero--2  \">\n        \n<header class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper hero__header\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper hero__container\">\n<span class=\"hero__title__subject wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\"><\/span>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"support-our-rare-childhood-disease-research-fund\"\n    >\n<strong>Support our Rare Childhood Disease Research Fund<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image hero__visual object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/06\/LCSB_Support-Us_Rare-childhood-disease.jpg\"\n                    style=\"object-position: 35.00% 47.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: cover; object-position: 35.00% 47.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper hero__body\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper hero__container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\"><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-custom-buttons btn-list\"><li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-custom-button\"    aria-disabled=\"false\"\n    >\n    <a\n        role=\"link\"\n        aria-disabled=\"false\"\n                    href=\"#how-to-make-a-donation\"\n                target=\"_self\"\n        class=\"btn btn--primary\"\n            >How to make a donation<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-custom-button\"    aria-disabled=\"false\"\n    >\n    <a\n        role=\"link\"\n        aria-disabled=\"false\"\n                    href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/about\/fundraising\/contact\/\"\n                target=\"_self\"\n        class=\"btn btn--secondary\"\n            >Contact us<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"rare-diseases-not-so-rare-all-together\"\n    >\n<strong><strong><strong>Rare diseases &#8211; not so rare all together!<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rare diseases may be uncommon but their impact is profound. 300 million people globally live with a rare disease, including 30,000 in Luxembourg. For children suffering from these conditions, diagnosis is a long and difficult journey, and effective treatments are scarce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/lcsb-en\/\">Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine<\/a> (LCSB) of the 糖心Vlog, Prof. Carole Linster and her team tackle rare childhood diseases on multiple fronts&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;genetics, enzyme deficiencies, molecular analyses, cellular biology and more.&nbsp;Their research is driven by advanced science and a commitment&nbsp;to improving lives. With your support, they can make discoveries that bring hope and opportunity to children and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-card content-card--right  wp-block-unilux-blocks-content-card\">\n    \n<h2 class=\"content-card__heading has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"cutting-edge-interdisciplinary-research\"\n    >\n<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Cutting-edge interdisciplinary research<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"content-card__visual wp-block-unilux-blocks-content-card-visual-area\">\n    \n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-image-video-wrapper\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/IMG_1072-scaled.jpg\"\n                    style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: cover; object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 3\/2; object-fit: cover; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure><\/section>\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper content-card__overlay\">\n<a class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-highlight-rounded bottom-left\" \n    href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/02\/2025-02-13_FundraisingSheet_RareChildhoodDiseaseResearchFund.pdf\"\n    target=\"_blank\"\n>\n    \n<span class=\"btn-highlight-rounded__name wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">The Rare Childhood Disease Research Fund<\/span>    <span class=\"icon-rounded\">\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right icon--lg\"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg>    <\/span>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"content-card__body  wp-block-unilux-blocks-content-card-free-area\">\n    \n<ul class=\"ulux-list\">\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\"><strong>Innovative approaches<\/strong>: The LCSB researchers address the challenge of limited patient samples and research funding by exploring innovative ways to repurpose drugs already approved for other conditions. Their approach helps to overcome the lack of funding for expensive phase 1 clinical trials and accelerate progress towards treatments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\"><strong>New techniques for genetic research<\/strong>: From cell cultures to organoids, our researchers rely on sophisticated techniques to better understand rare childhood diseases caused by genetic mutations. Using models such as zebrafish to identify key genetic mutations and elucidate disease mechanisms helps advance treatments for devastating illnesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\"><strong>International collaborations<\/strong>: Our work thrives on collaboration. The LCSB exchanges knowledge, ideas, and experimental resources with researchers, medical professionals, and diagnostic specialists worldwide. We regularly host specialists for extended stays in Luxembourg. This global network keeps us at the forefront of rare childhood disease research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"hope-starts-with-your-support\"\n    >\n<strong><strong><strong>Hope starts with your support<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The 糖心Vlog fosters a collaborative environment where leading researchers are dedicated to tackling the challenges of rare childhood diseases. Your support will help drive scientific progress, develop new treatments and bring hope to children with rare diseases. Together, we can make a meaningful difference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/LA_5401-scaled.jpg\"\n                    style=\"object-position: 58.00% 50.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: cover; object-position: 58.00% 50.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-quote-people\">\n    <div class=\"quote-people\" role=\"group\">\n        <figure class=\"quote-people__body\">\n            <blockquote class=\"quote-people__blockquote\">\n    <span class=\"quote-people__quote\">\u201f<\/span>\n    <em>I have witnessed the transformative impact private donors can make. Every discovery drives progress, every treatment changes lives, and every child deserves a future filled with promise. At the LCSB, we are dedicated to turning hope into tangible solutions and creating lasting change for children and families<\/em>.\u201d\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper quote-people__visual\"><figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/Carole-Linster-scaled.jpg\"\n                    style=\"object-position: 76.00% 32.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: cover; object-position: 76.00% 32.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 1\/1; object-fit: cover; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper quote-people__figcaption\">\n<p class=\"quote-people__author wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Associate Prof. Carole Linster<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"quote-people__position wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Principle investigator at the LCSB <br>Recipient of the FNR Award for Outstanding Scientific Publication<br><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-simple-cta\">\n    <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/lcsb-en\/people\/carole-linster\/\"\n        class=\"link-text link-text--icon quote-people__link\"\n        target=\"\"\n    >\n        <span class=\"link-text__body\">\n            <span class=\"link-text__name\">View profile<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg>    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"py-0 wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"how-to-make-a-donation\"\n    >\n<br>How to make a donation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any amount below \u20ac10,000 can be donated directly to the University. We would advise making any donations above \u20ac10,000 to the Luxembourg University Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion accordion accordion--theme accordion-standard\" data-reference=\"231fd724-2e62-4904-a089-3ef6f862cc94\" data-accordion-type=\"standard\"><div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"donations-less-than-e10000\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-3f756636-6b64-47c8-b523-62c489d27a27\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-3f756636-6b64-47c8-b523-62c489d27a27\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-3f756636-6b64-47c8-b523-62c489d27a27\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                <strong>Donations less than \u20ac10,000<\/strong>            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-3f756636-6b64-47c8-b523-62c489d27a27\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-3f756636-6b64-47c8-b523-62c489d27a27\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;231fd724-2e62-4904-a089-3ef6f862cc94&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>糖心Vlog&nbsp;<br>IBAN: LU19 0019 2955 5270 5000&nbsp;<br>BIC: BCEELULL&nbsp;<br>Mention:&nbsp;<strong><strong>Rare Childhood Disease Research Fund<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion accordion accordion--theme accordion-standard\" data-reference=\"9826db7a-a95a-4418-8633-143979890f73\" data-accordion-type=\"standard\"><div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"donations-more-than-e10000\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-fb6c27f2-1b43-48e0-8d77-eb6e37f6f915\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-fb6c27f2-1b43-48e0-8d77-eb6e37f6f915\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-fb6c27f2-1b43-48e0-8d77-eb6e37f6f915\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                <strong>Donations more than \u20ac10,000<\/strong>            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-fb6c27f2-1b43-48e0-8d77-eb6e37f6f915\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-fb6c27f2-1b43-48e0-8d77-eb6e37f6f915\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;9826db7a-a95a-4418-8633-143979890f73&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>糖心Vlog&nbsp;Foundation<br>IBAN: LU34 0019 4055 4574 9000<br>BIC: BCEELULL&nbsp;<br>Mention:&nbsp;<strong><strong>Rare Childhood Disease Research Fund<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Email donation@uni.lu to confirm a transfer has been made.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion accordion accordion--theme accordion-standard\" data-reference=\"13b09cbf-1f86-4de1-9c37-759578667590\" data-accordion-type=\"standard\"><div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-ccee631a-ebf1-42b4-963f-58a59f262c03\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-ccee631a-ebf1-42b4-963f-58a59f262c03\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-ccee631a-ebf1-42b4-963f-58a59f262c03\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                Donations and tax deductions            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-ccee631a-ebf1-42b4-963f-58a59f262c03\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-ccee631a-ebf1-42b4-963f-58a59f262c03\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;13b09cbf-1f86-4de1-9c37-759578667590&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>The 糖心Vlog is allowed to receive <a href=\"http:\/\/www.impotsdirects.public.lu\/az\/l\/libera_dons\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gifts<\/a> that are tax deductible in Luxembourg on the part of donors, within certain limits set by articles 109, 112 and 168 of the Luxembourg Income Tax Act.<\/p>\n\n<p>It is specified that in-kind donations to our University are not tax-deductible for Luxembourg tax purposes.<\/p>\n\n<p>A tax receipt is issued by the 糖心Vlog for every gift.<\/p>\n\n<p>NB: For potential tax deductibility in other States, please refer to a foreign tax expert.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-4f781ea6-ef90-40fb-b767-f0bb21a7b3bb\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-4f781ea6-ef90-40fb-b767-f0bb21a7b3bb\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-4f781ea6-ef90-40fb-b767-f0bb21a7b3bb\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                <strong>Fondation de Luxembourg<\/strong>            <\/span>\n\n         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The Foundation\u2019s objectives are to support the academic and scientific activities, as well as initiatives of general interest of the University.<\/p>\n\n<p>The Luxembourg University Foundation has been granted an initial capital of one million euros and has been placed in the professional care of the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fdlux.lu\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fondation de Luxembourg<\/a>, which will provide financial and operational management, as well as supervision.<\/p>\n\n<p>It is also hoped that the Foundation will assist the University in attracting additional international funding.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-1d913e80-14d5-4e95-9f6c-b0aae33dfe83\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-1d913e80-14d5-4e95-9f6c-b0aae33dfe83\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-1d913e80-14d5-4e95-9f6c-b0aae33dfe83\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                <strong><strong>Fundraising Charter<\/strong><\/strong>            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-1d913e80-14d5-4e95-9f6c-b0aae33dfe83\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-1d913e80-14d5-4e95-9f6c-b0aae33dfe83\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;13b09cbf-1f86-4de1-9c37-759578667590&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>Our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/06\/Charte_sur_le_fundraising_2016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fundraising charter (in French, PDF)<\/a>&nbsp;provides additional information regarding patronage activities and corporate philanthropy.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"py-0 wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"other-similar-research-funds\"\n    >\nOther similar research funds<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"flex flex-wrap mt-24 -mx-16  wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card\">\n    <li class=\"w-full sm:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/3 px-16  wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item\">\n    <div class=\"ulux-card card-facilities bg-theme\">\n        <div class=\"ulux-card__container card__container\">\n                        <div class=\"ulux-card__visual wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item-visual\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-image-video-wrapper\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/06\/LCSB_Support-US_Parkinsons.png\"\n                    style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; 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