
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.
Healthcare
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The important elements of the Medicine Wheel” with Dr. Terri-Lynn Fox
This session will provide a brief overview of the medicine wheel, why it is important, and how it supports emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical health and healing. Led by Dr. […]
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Western Canadian Neuromuscular Conference (WCNMC)
Hotel Arts Calgary Calgary, Alberta, CanadaThis is the 5th WCNMC and is being held in Calgary on September 27 – 29, 2024. The conference has rotated locations in Western Canada with the inaugural conference hosted […]
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4th International Symposium on Arthrogryposis
The International Symposium on Arthrogryposis provides a platform for learning and exchanging on the clinical management and research in Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) in the areas of genetics, orthopedics, and […]
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International Conference on Newborn Screening 2024
The 2024 meeting of the International Consortium on Newborn Sequencing (ICoNS) will be held in New York City, USA on October 9 – 10, 2024. ICoNS is the premier event for […]
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World Orphan Drug Congress 2024
Fira de Barcelona Montjuic Barcelona, SpainThe World Orphan Drug Congress is the largest, most established European meeting dedicated to orphan drugs. This year the conference will take place in Barcelona, Spain. From cell & gene […]
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‘Neurogeriatric and neurological aspects in palliative care of MSA, PSP and advanced PD’ by Martin Klietz
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 […]
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Celebrating 15 Years of TACT: A Milestone Event in Boston
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the TREAT-NMD Advisory committee for therapeutics (TACT). TACT was set up in 2009 by Prof. Volker Straub and Kate Bushby to provide the neuromuscular […]
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Developing Therapies in Rare Neuromuscular Disease
The symposium is designed for industry professionals involved in developing treatments for rare neuromuscular diseases and offers a unique opportunity to learn from past mistakes, engage with leading experts, and […]
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Virtual Event: Understanding EDS/HSD+ Symptomology, Diagnoses and Treatment – A Guide for Primary Care Practitioners & Physician Specialists
This Conference is for primary care practitioners and physician specialists who encounter patients with complex health issues and chronic pain in their clinical practice, which may or may not be […]
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EDS ECHO Summit: Diet and Nutrition
The Ehlers-Danlos Society is delighted to welcome you to register for the EDS ECHO Summit: Diet and Nutrition, a virtual event held on November 2, 2024. This event is suitable […]
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