
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.
Watch our walkthrough videos in English and French for guidance navigating the calendar HERE.
Clinical Trials
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ACT Canada Webinar Series: Health Policy Trials Unit: Closing the gap between evidence and policy with David Campbell, Amity Quinn & Terry Saunders-Smith (Calgary AB)
This webinar will provide an introduction to the Health Policy Trials Unit at the University of Calgary, which was established with funding from ACT Canada. The presenters will define policy […]
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CPD-Accredited Webinar | Exploring the clinical trial landscape in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Challenges, opportunities and consideration of a possible cholesterol metabolism-related target
NMD4C and MDC are pleased to invite you to a webinar on Exploring the clinical trial landscape in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Challenges, opportunities and consideration of a possible cholesterol metabolism-related […]
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ACT Canada Webinar Series: Engaging patient partners in your CIHR grant application: Everything you ever wanted to know with Maureen Smith & Andrea Chow (Ontario)
Learning Objectives: Review the ways in which patients can contribute as partners on your CHIR grant application Identify the challenges and barriers to patients in fulfilling grant application requirements and […]
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Webinar – Securing Funding for Clinical Trials
Webinar objectives: Identify various funding strategies for pediatric and perinatal clinical trials in Canada, including academic grants and industry partnerships. Develop realistic expectations regarding the timeline and effort required to fund clinical trials through shared […]
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The Festival of Genomics & Biodata London
The UK’s largest life sciences event is back! Now celebrating its 10th year, the Festival has long been the annual get-together for the UK genomics community. And with more speakers and […]
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Celebrate Rare Disease Day: Advancing Clinical Trials Together
On February 28th, in recognition of Rare Disease Day, the European project DREAMS (www.dreamshorizon.eu) invites you to a thought-provoking online webinar: "Clinical Trials in Focus: Innovations and Patient Perspectives in […]
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ALS Clinical Trials Unboxed
Join ALS Canada, on March 6 at 1:00 pm ET, for ALS Clinical Trials Unboxed. In this webinar, Dr. Lauren Kett, Medical Director of Clinical Development at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals will […]
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NMOSD in sub-Saharan Africa
The experts will provide insights and answer questions about the prevalence and incidence of NMOSD, diagnostics, available treatments, immunizations, clinical trials, and more. Patients, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and advocates from […]
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