12 events found.
Events
Welcome to our Events Calendar! Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings in the rare disease community in Canada and beyond. From webinar and conferences to workshops and other events, our calendar is your one-stop destination for all rare disease-related happenings. Explore upcoming events, mark your calendar, and join as we work together to make a difference in the lives of those affected by rare diseases.
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Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation Conference 2025
MDF invites you to attend the Professional Track at the 2025 MDF Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana from May 1st to May 4th! Sometimes called the “DM family reunion” - the MDF Conference is an event to unite the DM community in our journey towards treatments and a cure for myotonic dystrophy (DM). This year's program […]
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Managing Anxiety in Children and Adolescents with Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDDs)
Presenters: Thomas Qiao, MSc, Research Coordinator, Department of Psychiatry, University of Calgary Noah Furlani, MSc, Research Coordinator, Department of Psychiatry, University of Calgary Dr. Kara Murias, MD PhD FRCPC, Pediatric Neurologist, Alberta Children’s Hospital; Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Clinical Neuroscience, University of Calgary
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FSHD 360 Conference
FSHD research and drug development is in a new era. Do you know what’s happening and how this might impact your life? Here’s your chance to hear from the research and advocacy leaders in Ontario as well as from biopharmaceutical companies that are working on FSHD therapies. Get answers to your questions about your health, […]
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PxP-Upcoming webinar: Growing your influence and a patient partner
Join PxP for an engaging webinar hosted in collaboration with the Patient Engagement Research Ambassadors at the Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis.
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KidsAction Coaching: Community physical activity programs tailored for you!
🎤 Dr. Stephanie Glegg—a pediatric occupational therapist, researcher, and proud parent of a child with neurodiversity—will share how KidsAction Coaching supports children with exceptionalities to thrive in community-based physical activity programs. 🌍 You’ll learn about: ✅ Free online resources for families & program leaders ✅ 140+ inclusive physical activities ✅ Goal-setting & adaptation strategies ✅ […]
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CureDuchenne 2025 FUTURES National Conference
This annual event is dedicated to providing education, connection, and hope to the entire Duchenne community.
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unfolding PANS PANDAS | reshaping BRAIN+BODY health
This inaugural national conference brings together leading experts from Canada and beyond to explore the physiological and psychological complexities of Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS).
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BHI Cafe Scientific-Where the brain and heart meet
This event will highlight innovative, patient-oriented strategies designed to address fragmented care for brain and heart conditions. Although brain and heart health are closely linked, the heath care system often treats them in isolation. This Café Scientific will showcase how research is driving real-world solutions that enhance patient care.
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