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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The Global Albinism Alliance (GAA) is very pleased to announce the 2025 International Scientific Conference on Albinism – ISCA 2025, that will be held virtually on January 21-24, 2025. ISCA is THE meeting point worldwide for all scientists interested in sharing and improving knowledge of the biomedical aspects of albinism and, more generally, improving the health of those with albinism. […]
Calling all patient and family partners! Are you interested in attending a training session to learn about foundational patient engagement concepts, participate in skill-building activities, and network with other patient and family partners? Consider signing up for a free 3-hour virtual training session developed in collaboration by CIHI and the Patient Advisors Network (PAN).
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 sessions than ever before, the 2025 edition is bigger and better than ever! As the genomics sector has expanded, so has its impact. The Festival […]
What do children with disabilities and their families need to thrive? A team of researchers, mothers, and children and youth with disabilities set out to answer this question by exploring their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Their mission? To uncover what supports and services — spanning healthcare, education, and community life — families need now and in […]
The webinar series is all about patient engagement in health research, also known as patient and public involvement (UK) or consumer involvement (Australia). It is worth mentioning that ‘patient engagement’ in health research is distinctly different from signing up to be a research participant. Taking part in a study as a participant (for example trying […]
The next TREAT-NMD international conference will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from the 6th to 8th of February 2025. It will be a fantastic event welcoming delegates from all over the world including academics, patients and carers, patient advocacy organisations, clinical specialists and industry. Delegates will have the opportunity to: Network with partners […]
PKU CON aims to bring together all stakeholders from around the globe currently involved in the management of patients affected by this inborn error of metabolism with an unique and same, single goal: optimize the care and assistance for patients affected by Phenylketonuria. Many topics will be discussed during this first edition, starting from a […]
Newborn Screening LIVE from the Heart of Europe
A first-of-its kind collaborative event for Undiagnosed, Ultra-Rare & Rare disease industry, clinical and community leaders. The diagnostic odyssey for rare diseases is a significant challenge, often leaving patients and families lost in a maze of tests, misdiagnoses, missed opportunities to participate in clinical trials, and delayed treatment. Summit 2025 brings together a diverse group […]
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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