36th International Symposium on ALS/MND
The International Symposium is the biggest annual conference dedicated to ALS and MND research. Each year they bring together researchers from around the world to share new understanding of amyotrophic […]

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The International Symposium is the biggest annual conference dedicated to ALS and MND research. Each year they bring together researchers from around the world to share new understanding of amyotrophic […]
This second edition will convene a wide range of international experts, including researchers, clinicians, patient advocates, industry representatives, policymakers, and funders to strengthen the collaborative ecosystem that underpins clinical research […]
Join CDA's preconsultation webinar on proposed improvements and upcoming procedural changes to our drug reimbursement review process. You will hear from their senior leaders how these plans will advance our […]
Join RareKids-CAN for an in-depth discussion on the evolving role of health technology assessment and reimbursement policy in improving access to pediatric rare disease care.
Speaker: Dr. André Megarbane, Professor, Department of Human Genetics, lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon
3rd Zebinary of the Month of Zebrier 2026 Speaker: - David Cohen, Professor, Faculty of Health, Sorbonne University, Paris, France
Speaker: - Jacques P. Tremblay, Ph.D, Full Professor, Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval
Speakers: - Christine Yergeau, Msc, RARE Network Manager. QC - Lilit Antonyan, Research Pillars Coordinator at RARe.qc
Placing brain health at the core of rare brain disease prevention and management, this event gathers multidisciplinary experts from research, clinical care, patient advocacy, and industry to share perspectives and […]
Speakers: - Kim Auclair, consultant, speaker and blogger - Elsie Côté, Founder and President of Sirote-moi
Matchmaking for Rare Disease Diagnosis is a panel discussion and interactive Q&A with patient matchmaking pioneers, Dr. Nara Sobreira, Matthew Osmond, CGC, and Dr. Orion Buske.
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