Rare Trials Summit
Bringing together key stakeholders in the clinical research community to accelerate the development of new rare disease therapies from average 10-12 years to under 3 years.

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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Bringing together key stakeholders in the clinical research community to accelerate the development of new rare disease therapies from average 10-12 years to under 3 years.
The Manchester Dysmorphology Conference (MDC) is a biennial event that has brought together global experts in genomic syndromology since 1984. Established by Professor Dian Donnai, MDC promotes the exchange of […]
The Lupus100 Project, recognized as a winner of the 2025 Patient Partnership Good Practice Challenge, highlights the crucial role of patient partnership in improving communication about rare diseases such as […]
350 million people live with an undiagnosed disease worldwide. Genome sequencing can provide answers for 40% of the People Living With Undiagnosed Disease (PLWUD) but around 60% still don’t receive […]
Please join this 1.5-hour live virtual meeting to hear esteemed faculty describe the global economic impact of rare diseases on patients and healthcare systems. Expert community advocates will also share […]
Registration information coming soon.
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.
The World Muscle Society is a dynamic community that aims to promote, disseminate, and share all aspects of neuromuscular physiology and diseases, from basic science to patient care. It encompasses […]
Neurology & Mental Health conference 2025 is set to be held on the 18th and 19th of October 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand in hybrid mode, allowing everyone to gain knowledge and […]
The World Orphan Drug Congress is the largest and most established orphan drug & rare disease meeting of its kind across the globe. From cell and gene therapy, genetic testing, […]
A co-creation workshop inviting non-AI experts to help design communication tools such as videos and brochures that make AI-supported diagnosis more understandable, trustworthy and human.
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