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 mission of the RareKids-CAN: Pediatric Rare Disease Clinical Trials and Treatment Network Strategic Planning Conference is to collaboratively shape the future of pediatric rare disease research and clinical trial capacity in Canada. By bringing together over 100 patient and family partners, researchers, sub-platform leaders, and key stakeholders, they aim to co-develop a shared vision […]
Join Northwell Health on April 27-29, 2025, at Hofstra University on Long Island (NY) for a unique forum for the presentation and discussion of new research developments in mitochondrial transfer and transplantation.
Join us on Monday, April 28, 2025, at The Westin Hotel in downtown Calgary (or virtually) for an inspiring afternoon dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and progress in rare disease research and care. This event will spotlight innovative advancements and inspiring stories from Canada’s rare disease community. Through engaging lightning talks and networking opportunities, you’ll connect […]
Join iDR25 – the international drug repurposing conference – to unlock the full potential of medicines by driving innovation for patient benefit. From cutting-edge AI approaches transforming drug discovery to exploring innovative business models and regulatory pathways for market access
The event will now make a stop in Canada, in the picturesque and warm Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean region of the province of Quebec. A unique opportunity to network and share advances and initiatives in myotonic dystrophy research! Take advantage of this not-to-be-missed event!
Join the Superficial Siderosis Research Alliance (SSRA) for a three-day symposium dedicated to patients, caregivers, clinicians, and researchers focused on advancing care, treatment, and research for superficial siderosis.
The Festival is designed principally for scientists and clinicians who are working in the fields of genomics, other omics, and/or using biodata , to further research, drug discovery, healthcare and – ultimately – deliver better patient outcomes. Topics covered include genomics, single cell/spatial biology, multiomics, biodata, cancer research, drug discovery, AI, microbiome, proteomics, liquid biopsy and so […]
GA4GH 13th Plenary will bring together the global genomics and health community for workshops, presentations, and keynote talks that uncover opportunities to scale genomic and clinical data sharing.
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