Canadian Rare Disease Network

The World Orphan Drug Congress
2025-10-27 08:00 - 2025-10-29 17:00 (Europe/Amsterdam)
The World Orphan Drug Congress is the largest and most established orphan drug & rare disease meeting of its kind across the globe.
From cell and gene therapy, genetic testing, and market access, to real world evidence, this one meeting covers the whole orphan drugs value chain where science, government and manufacturers all come together to create groundbreaking progress.

The 5th Annual Canadian Children, Youth and Communities (CCYC) In | Equity Conference
2025-10-29 08:00 - 2025-10-30 17:00 (America/Toronto)
This conference reaches a national, interdisciplinary audience and is a collaborative space where ideas are put into practice. Together, you’ll explore how sustainable solutions and community partnerships can improve child and youth health equity.

Cardiac Precision Medicine in the 21st Century
2025-10-29 08:00 - 2025-10-31 17:00 (America/Toronto)
The 10th International Cardiovascular Genomic Medicine & SickKids Cardiac Precision Medicine Conference is making its debut in North America! This year’s theme, “Cardiac Precision Medicine in the 21st Century,” delves into cardiovascular genomics and precision medicine in the era of ‘Omics’, AI and digital medicine. Join us as we bring together international experts and innovators to explore transformative research and collaborative opportunities that can shape the future of cardiovascular medicine.
This event will feature the 4th William Harvey Oration delivered by Dr. Sharlene Day and the Dr. Michael Braudo Lectureship delivered by Dr. Ma’n H. Zawati.

Easing Pain, Advancing Care: A New Pathway for Children with Severe Neurological Impairments
2025-10-29 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Edmonton)
This webinar will provide an overview of the multi-phased project, from clinical trial to implementation. It will highlight the clinical complexity of assessing pain and irritability; the project’s relevance and impact for clinicians, children with health complexity, and their families; as well as key lessons for patient-oriented research and implementation science.

Taking multiple medications? 5 questions to ask
2025-10-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton)
In recognition of Canadian Patient Safety Week 2025 (October 27-31), join Dr. Emily McDonald — a physician specializing in patient safety and Director of the Canadian Medication Appropriateness and Deprescribing Network — for a live, interactive webinar.
Learn essential questions to ask to ensure all your medications are still necessary and helping you.
