title: The study of drugs for rare disorders: harnessing research contributions by Canadian academic institutions.
abstract: The development of an orphan drug policy with the focus on essential research that may be undertaken in Canada's universities.
authors.forename: Stuart
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Macleod
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lasko
authors.forename: Alex
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mackenzie
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002170:Canada; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D009965:Orphan Drug Production / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods*; D035583:Rare Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014495:Universities / Q000458:organization & administration