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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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 therapy, genetic testing, market access to real world evidence, this one meeting covers the whole orphan drugs value chain where science, government and manufacturers all […]
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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 Neurology (EAN).
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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 community with a unique drug development resource. The aim is to give transparent and consistent guidance to the neuromuscular research community in order to advance […]
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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 gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities within the field. Attendees can expect interactive sessions and opportunities to pose questions to the speakers, fostering […]
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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 related to Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes or hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (EDS/HSD+).
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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 for community members, their friends, families, and caregivers, as well as healthcare professionals.
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2024 Annual Pain Centre Conference – Building Bridges to Reduce Disparities in Pediatric Pain
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FSHD Clinical Updates
Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) and the Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada (NMD4C) are pleased to invite you to a webinar on FSHD clinical updates. This webinar is for Canadian clinicians, academics, researchers, and trainees with an interest in neuromuscular disease. NMD4C and MDC are providing organizational and technical support. This is an independent clinical/academic webinar […]
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Diagnostic approach to childhood-onset chorea’ by Juan Darío Ortigoza-Escobar
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).
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Clinical Trials Ontario Conference
Hilton, Toronto Toronto, Ontario, CanadaThe CTO Clinical Trials Conference is a leading Canadian forum to drive innovation in clinical trials, including leaders from the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, academic and healthcare leaders, representatives from patient groups, health charities and research institutions. This annual event provides a unique opportunity for members of our multi-stakeholder sector to collaborate, exchange knowledge […]
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CF Canada Community Townhall
Register today! Join the Community Townhall Meeting on Wednesday, November 6, 12:30PM EST/ 9:30 AM PST. You will hear from CF Canada’s President and CEO Kelly Grover on the latest updates in CF research and care, be inspired by stories of how Canadians CF community members are shaping a future without limits and learn how […]
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