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On the ongoing 7th International Conference for Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs (ICORD) in Tokyo were held elections for board officers. Mr. John Forman (NZORD) will succeed Dr. Virginia Llera (GEISER Foundation) to the Presidency of ICORD. The director of ICRDOD, Prof. Rumen Stefanov was elected member of ICORD Board. ICORD is an international society for all individuals active in rare diseases and orphan drugs, including health care, research, academic, industry, patient organizations, regulatory authorities, health authorities, and public policy professionals. Next ICORD meeting is scheduled for October 2012 in Shanghai.