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Building Trusted Information Together

RareConnect combines AI-powered content generation with community expertise and rigorous review to create the most accessible rare disease information available.

How We Create Disease Information

Our unique approach combines the efficiency of AI with the wisdom of human experience and expert oversight.

1

AI Generation

Claude AI creates comprehensive, patient-friendly summaries from medical and scientific sources.

2

Moderation Review

AI moderation scores content for accuracy, clarity, and appropriateness before publication.

3

Community Input

Anyone can suggest edits, add sources, or improve content based on lived experience.

4

Human Approval

Platform administrators review flagged content and approve community contributions.

AI-Powered, Human-Approved

Our AI assistant, powered by Claude, generates comprehensive patient-friendly summaries by synthesizing information from medical literature, clinical resources, and patient advocacy materials.

But AI is just the starting point. Every piece of content can be improved by our community—patients who live with these conditions, caregivers who support them, and clinicians who treat them.

The result? Information that's both scientifically grounded and deeply informed by real-world experience.

AI-Generated Base

7 comprehensive sections covering overview, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and research.

Community Contributions

Anyone can suggest improvements. Contributions are reviewed and scored before publication.

Quality Assurance

AI moderation + admin review ensures accuracy, safety, and appropriateness.

Radical Transparency

Unlike traditional medical resources, every piece of information on RareConnect has a visible history. You can see exactly how content evolved.

Full Version History

Every edit is tracked. See exactly what changed, when, and who contributed—like Wikipedia.

Source Citations

All information links back to medical literature, patient resources, and verified sources.

Edit Rationales

Contributors explain why they made changes, creating a transparent knowledge trail.

Contributor Recognition

Active contributors build reputation through approved edits and quality contributions.

Everyone Has a Voice

The best disease information comes from diverse perspectives. We welcome contributions from anyone with knowledge to share.

Patients & Survivors

Share lived experience and real-world insights that medical literature misses.

Caregivers & Families

Add practical guidance on daily management and family support.

Healthcare Providers

Ensure clinical accuracy and add professional medical perspective.

Researchers

Keep content current with the latest scientific discoveries and trials.

How to Contribute

Contributing to RareConnect is simple. Here's how to get started.

1

Find a Disease Page

Browse our directory of 26,000+ diseases or search for a specific condition.

2

Click "Suggest Edit"

Each section has an edit button. Click it to propose improvements to that specific section.

3

Submit Your Contribution

Add your changes, cite your sources, and explain why the edit improves the content. Our system will review and publish approved edits.

Start Exploring

Discover patient-friendly information on thousands of rare diseases, or contribute your knowledge to help others.