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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Today marks the opening of the largest-ever scientific conference on ataxia research — the International Congress for Ataxia Research (ICAR) is welcoming a record-setting 600 attendees. The London-based conference runs through to November 15 and will be a comprehensive scientific review of new research into the ataxias, covering topics from advances in genetics and disease […]
Educational webinars on rare neurological, neuromuscular and movement disorders jointly organized by the European Reference Networks for Rare Neurological Diseases (ERN-RND) and Neuromuscular Diseases (ERN-EuroNMD) and the European Academy of Neurology (EAN).
The fourth international symposium for researchers and clinicians on Wiskott Aldrich Syndrome is being held in Milan, Italy and offers access to the latest research and analysis related to this rare disease. Meeting participants will gain valuable insights into innovative perspectives in both basic and clinical research. The scientific programme will draw together experts from […]
You are invited to join an insightful webinar hosted by ERNICA, eUROGEN, and EURORDIS on Mental health and behavioral difficulties in children with rare neonatal surgical disease: assessment, outcomes and implications for research, policy and practice'. This interactive session will raise awareness of the mental health and behavioral challenges faced by children with rare neonatal surgical […]
Join Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s National Advocacy Update on Thursday, November 21, from 7-8 PM ET. This virtual event is open to volunteer advocates, and anyone wanting to advocate for individuals living with cystic fibrosis.
GRIDS brings together world renowned experts from across the globe to discuss recent developments and unique challenges in the field of lysosomal storage disorders and/or rare genetic diseases.
This webinar explores the challenges individuals with spina bifida face from adolescence to adulthood, focusing on patient-reported outcomes (PROMs) and urological management. Neurogenic bladder, a prevalent complication in SB, often leads to incontinence, hydronephrosis, and urinary tract infections, which may significantly affect quality of life (QoL). Advances in medical and surgical management have reduced the […]
Stem Cell Network is excited to partner with the University of Toronto’s Applied Organoid Core in delivering the 2024 Organoid Symposium: Generation and Applications of iPSC-Derived Organoid Models! Human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC)-derived organoid research offers unique opportunities to explore human disease, advance personalized drug discovery, and study complex biological processes such as development and […]
The Child Health Hub in Transition to Adult Healthcare is excited to be hosting the 2nd Transition to Adulthood Pop-Up event on December 2-3, 2023, at the beautiful Hyatt Regency in downtown Vancouver. This event aims to bring together youth, families, trainees, researchers, clinicians, and policy/decision makers to celebrate the best of what we are […]
Earlier this year, NMD4C, MDC and Quebec SMA Network hosted the first interactive training session for French-speaking physiotherapists and occupational therapists on assessment measures and practices for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). To complement this training session, the NMD4C will be hosting an English-language interactive training workshop on standardizing assessment practices in SMA outcome measures. This workshop […]
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