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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20240626T170000
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DTSTAMP:20260410T041535
CREATED:20240522T220746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T025542Z
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SUMMARY:6th Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) Drug Development Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Drug Development Forum (DDF) brings together biotech and pharmaceutical companies\, academic researchers and clinician scientists to collaborate and advance Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) research. It’s an opportunity to discuss emerging FOP data and highlight gaps in our understanding of FOP disease pathogenesis that could offer new therapeutic options. The June 2024 event offers both in-person and virtual attendance options. Due to the content being shared\, only FOP family members who are invited to speak or are members of the International Presidents’ Council or IFOPA’s Research Committee may register. \nWith the first-ever treatment for FOP approved in select countries and five active FOP clinical trials\, there is still an abundance of preclinical research with the potential to be translated into safe and effective new medicines. Molecules advancing drug discovery\, advanced therapeutic modalities and new technologies must continually be explored for their potential to treat understudied signs and symptoms of FOP.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/6th-fibrodysplasia-ossificans-progressiva-fop-drug-development-forum/
LOCATION:Elite Hotel Tower Marina\, Stockholm\, Sweden
CATEGORIES:Clinical Trials,Conferences,Healthcare,Hybrid,Industry,International,Policy,Research Focused
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240626T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T041535
CREATED:20240617T215846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T215846Z
UID:4450-1719396000-1719403200@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:End-user Training for the EJP RD Virtual Platform
DESCRIPTION:EJP RD – European Joint Programme on Rare Diseases – End-user Training for the EJP RD Virtual Platform\nThis training is intended for potential users of the Virtual Platform (VP) that is developed in the context of the EJP RD Pillar 2 activities. \nAt the end of this webinar\, you will be able to:   \n\nDescribe how to interact with the Virtual Platform as a network of connected resources   \n\n\nIdentify different entry points of different types of users to the Virtual Platform \n\n\nState some current functionalities of the Virtual Platform Portal  \n\n\n\n\nGeneral introduction to the interface   \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere to find connected resources  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat types of resources are available   \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to login  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to search resources with different level of granularity  \n\n\n\n\nState functionalities that could be built on top of the Virtual Platform network (co-creation/co-development) 
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/end-user-training-for-the-ejp-rd-virtual-platform/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,International,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T041535
CREATED:20240612T001524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T001524Z
UID:4418-1719396000-1719399600@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:RITA Patient-Centered: Social rights of a person with a rare disease and the patient perspective in advocacy\, the case of Malta
DESCRIPTION:The new ERN RITA Patient-Centered Webinar Series is made by the Education Working Group with patients advocates active in the ERN RITA and focuses on the unique needs and challenges faced by immunological rare disease patients and their caregivers. \nFor this next session\, they will have Raquel Castro\, Social Policy and Initiatives Director at EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe\, and Sina Bugeja\, Health Promotion Specialist and lecturer at the University of Malta in two presentations: \n\nAccess to social rights: barriers\, key issues and how can you take part to an upcoming Rare Barometer survey.\nThe patient perspective in advocacy: the case of Malta. How to put rare diseases on the European agenda? How can an advocacy committee reach out to MEPs to seek their endorsement?
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/rita-patient-centered-social-rights-of-a-person-with-a-rare-disease-and-the-patient-perspective-in-advocacy-the-case-of-malta/
CATEGORIES:International,Patient Focused,Policy,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240626T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240629T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T041535
CREATED:20240514T211801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T025704Z
UID:4002-1719388800-1719684000@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:MitoMed Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF)’s Mitochondrial Medicine Conference brings together the best minds in mitochondrial medicine and gives patients and families the opportunity to meet some of the top clinical mitochondrial specialists from around the world. With over 700 attendees representing almost every state in the U.S. and more than 15 different countries\, the Conference is recognized as the world’s preeminent event for mitochondrial disease.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/mitomed-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Hilton Cleveland Downtown\, Cleveland\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences,In Person,Industry,International,Patient Focused,Research Focused
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240626T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T041535
CREATED:20240523T211612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T025755Z
UID:4210-1719388800-1719594000@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:International Society of Systemic Auto-Inflammatory Diseases(ISSAID) Summer School 2024
DESCRIPTION:ISSAID is delighted to announce the International Society of Systemic Autoinflammatory Disease (ISSAID) Summer School 2024 that will take place on the 26th-28th June 2024. \nThe attendance to the Summer School will be in-person and the venue will be Green Garden Hotel\, in beautiful Warsaw\, Poland. \nThe interactive programme is primarily aimed at junior physicians\, residents\, and fellows. During the course\, you will learn from expert physician-scientists on the recognition\, pathophysiology\, and management of the spectrum of systemic autoinflammatory diseases (SAID) and perplexing presentations of immunodysregulation\, autoinflammation and immunodeficiencies. Behçet’s disease and mimics\, IL-1 mediated diseases\, interferonopathies and undifferentiated SAID will be discussed from different perspectives involving international experts for each specific field. \nYou will gain knowledge on the diagnosis\, treatment\, and management of systemic autoinflammatory diseases\, using a combination of expert-led keynote presentations and case-based discussions. The objective of the Summer School is to support young investigators and clinicians in their training and day-to-day care of these complex diseases in their practice. Another objective is to promote collaborations\, which is a key to improve the care of patients with these rare conditions.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/international-society-of-systemic-auto-inflammatory-diseasesissaid-summer-school-2024/
LOCATION:Green Garden Hotel\, Warsaw\, Poland
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,In Person,International,Research Focused
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T041535
CREATED:20240603T234956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T234956Z
UID:4364-1718982000-1718985600@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Caregiver Connextion
DESCRIPTION:Join Jett Foundation’s monthly virtual support group for parents\, family members or caregivers of females who have been diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy or are symptomatic carriers.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/caregiver-connextion/
CATEGORIES:Caregiver,International,Patient Focused,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240620T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240620T133000
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CREATED:20240523T200546Z
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UID:4182-1718884800-1718890200@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Solve-RD workshop: Strategies for omics data analysis & reanalysis
DESCRIPTION:The strategies developed for Solve-RD for omics data analysis and reanalysis will be presented. There will be a discussion on challenges\, advantages as well as future developments.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/solve-rd-workshop-strategies-for-omics-data-analysis-reanalysis/
CATEGORIES:Industry,International,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240620T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240620T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T041535
CREATED:20240613T001840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T001955Z
UID:4425-1718884800-1718888400@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Hidden in Plain Sight: Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
DESCRIPTION:C-Path’s Rare and Orphan Disease Programs is excited to have Dr. Anthony Bleyer present their June webinar\, “Hidden in Plain Sight: Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease (ADTKD).” Dr. Bleyer is a Professor of Internal Medicine/Nephrology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine\, with adjunct appointments at the Broad Institute of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology\, and the Institute for Inherited Metabolic Disorders at Charles University\, Czech Republic. \nDr. Bleyer led the team that identified mutations in the UMOD gene as a cause of ADTKD and has been leading the Wake Forest Rare Inherited Kidney Disease team for the last 25 years. His presentation will cover the genetics of ADTKD\, its biology and mechanisms\, a description of the Wake Forest registry\, and unmet drug development needs. \nJoin C-Path for this valuable opportunity to gain insights from an expert in the field.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/hidden-in-plain-sight-autosomal-dominant-tubulointerstitial-kidney-disease/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,International,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240619T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240619T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T041535
CREATED:20240523T203919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T203919Z
UID:4198-1718812800-1718816400@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Gene Therapy Webinar Series – Episode 11: Safety issues in gene therapies and how to address them
DESCRIPTION:Professor Francesco Muntoni is a Paediatric Neurologist with an interest in clinical\, pathological and molecular aspects of neuromuscular disorders. \nHe is the director of the Dubowitz Neuromuscular Centre\, a leading clinical and research institution for children affected by neuromuscular disorders. At the centre more than 1\,600 children affected by neuromuscular diseases are assessed every year by a team of experts from different disciplines.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/gene-therapy-webinar-series-episode-11-safety-issues-in-gene-therapies-and-how-to-address-them/
CATEGORIES:International,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240618T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T041535
CREATED:20240613T015758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T015758Z
UID:4432-1718712000-1718719200@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Is this okay? Community attitudes on using health data in research in Canada and Australia: A cross-cultural exchange
DESCRIPTION:The access and use of health data for research raises concerns related to privacy\, commercial motives\, equity and fairness for members of the public who want to know who is using data generated from their personal information and why. But despite concerns\, there are clear benefits to using health data in research\, including better patient care\, better health system planning\, and better understanding of disease and wellness. \nIn this two-hour\, interactive workshop co-hosted by HDRN Canada. and PHRN Australia\, Julia Burt and Dr. Annette Braunack-Mayer will discuss how public engagement and dialogue can help us understand community attitudes about the use of health data in research. They will explore why members of the public support the use of health data in research and under what conditions\, as well as reservations or concerns that arise. Julia and Annette will compare engagement methods from their respective research projects on community attitudes related to the use of health data in research\, and share findings from Canada and Australia. \n 
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/is-this-okay-community-attitudes-on-using-health-data-in-research-in-canada-and-australia-a-cross-cultural-exchange/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,International,Patient Focused,Policy,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240618T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240619T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T041535
CREATED:20240603T235839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T235839Z
UID:4370-1718697600-1718816400@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:IRSF Rett Syndrome Scientific Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Part of ASCEND 2024\, the IRSF Rett Syndrome Scientific Meeting brings together scientists and researchers studying Rett syndrome and related areas from around the world. During this 2-day meeting\, attendees representing academia\, industry\, and governmental agencies will share their latest research advances and discuss ways to leverage learning in the lab to be rapidly deployed in the clinic. \nThe IRSF Rett Syndrome Scientific Meeting is the only annual\, global\, and comprehensive research meeting focused exclusively on Rett syndrome.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/irsf-rett-syndrome-scientific-meeting/
LOCATION:westminister\, Westminister\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Healthcare,In Person,Industry,International,Patient Focused,Research Focused
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240615T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T041535
CREATED:20240522T220015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T030223Z
UID:4126-1718442000-1718802000@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Health Technology Assessment International Annual Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:Held each year in June\, the HTAi Annual Meeting is a key international gathering for sharing cutting-edge research\, advancing discussions in policy and methods\, and building global networks. \nThroughout the 5-day conference\, attendees to interact with colleagues from different countries\, exchange ideas and expertise\, reconnect with old friends and grow new collaborations and supportive and lasting connections. The HTAi Annual Meeting provides a unique environment to develop international collaborations and face the challenges posed in our local and global health systems today. Through continuous growth and expansion\, the meeting consistently draws together a large number of researchers\, agencies\, policy makers\, industry\, academia\, health service providers\, and patients/consumers to share information and best practices from cutting-edge technologies to system development with a focus on the impact on patient care. All parties interested in health technology assessment are welcomed. \nThe HTAi Annual Meeting supports HTAi’s mission to promote the development\, understanding and use of HTA around the world as a means of fostering innovation and effective use of resources in health care.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/health-technology-assessment-international-annual-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:Barcelo Convetion Centre\, Seville\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Hybrid,Industry,International,Policy,Research Focused
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240613T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T041535
CREATED:20240523T203723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T203723Z
UID:4195-1718294400-1718298000@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Gene Therapy Webinar Series: Episode 8 – Genetic therapies and therapy developments for ALS
DESCRIPTION:Dr Vázquez Costa has a  MD in Neurology (2012) and PhD in motor neuron diseases (2019). Since 2013 he is devoted to the care of motor neuron disease patients and in 2020 he was granted a Juan Rodés excellence contract from the Carlos III Health Institute\, to coordinate the motor neuron disease unit at Hospital la Fe. He also co-chairs the ALS Genetic Spanish consortium (ALSGESCO) and is member of the Spanish research network for rare diseases (CIBERER). This unit is a referral Spanish and European centre for the treatment and research in ALS and SMA\, and participates in the European Network to Cure ALS (ENCALS) and the TRICALS consortium. Dr Vázquez Costa has participated in more than 20 research projects and in more than 30 clinical trials in both ALS and SMA\, and has published more than 80 articles in indexed journals in neuromuscular diseases. He has carried out research stays at the Psychiatry department of the Universitätsklinikum in Freiburg (Germany) and at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging in Boston (USA) and has collaborated and collaborates with researchers from numerous research institutes and universities. Since November 2019 he is an associate professor of neurology at the University of Valencia.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/gene-therapy-webinar-series-episode-8-genetic-therapies-and-therapy-developments-for-als/
CATEGORIES:International,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T041535
CREATED:20240603T234425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T234425Z
UID:4361-1718283600-1718287200@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Palliative Care Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Jett Foundation’s Community Webinar Series on June 13 to hear from Dr. Ashley Nichols on palliative care\, a medical care focused on relief from pain and symptoms of illnesses and diseases.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/palliative-care-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,International,Patient Focused,Virtual,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240614T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T041535
CREATED:20240522T215430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T030414Z
UID:4123-1718186400-1718373600@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:World Congress for Rare Skin Disorders
DESCRIPTION:The objectives of the world congress for rare disorders are: \n\nTo learn on diagnosis (including pathophysiology and disease classification)\nTo develop a multidisciplinary approach and improve their skills to manage common problems in rare and complex skin disorders\nTo know more on last research findings and tools in the field of skin biology\, genetics\, therapeutics\nTo learn more on patient engagement and empowerment as well as patient education programs
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/world-congress-for-rare-skin-disorders/
LOCATION:Maison Internationale\, Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,In Person,Industry,International,Policy,Research Focused
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T041535
CREATED:20240603T233441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T233441Z
UID:4354-1718103600-1718107200@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:RARE Pride: A Queer Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Does your identity as LGBTQ+ intersect with your life as a rare disease patient\, parent\, caregiver or ally? Global Genes will be hosting a forum for stakeholders in the rare disease community to discuss their intersectionality as part of both the rare community and queer / LGBTQIA + community. Global Genes wanted to create a safe space for individuals to share their lived experience and provide support for each other.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/rare-pride-a-queer-conversation/
CATEGORIES:International,Virtual,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T041535
CREATED:20240522T214313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T030952Z
UID:4117-1717747200-1717866000@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:CMT Clinical Trial Readiness Summit
DESCRIPTION:As new clinical trials emerge for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT)\, the importance of optimizing measures\, endpoints and the participant experience has never been more urgent! Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation (HNF) is committed to de-risking upcoming trials by bridging the gap between clinical trial study teams and patient perspectives and experiences. \nThis impact-driven summit is a chance for all patients\, caregivers\, clinicians\, industry\, and regulatory to connect with one another to exchange ideas\, and engage in open discussions about the obstacles we face in designing and conducting CMT clinical trials. As HNF focuses on accelerating access to critical research data and specimens\, this summit will also include on-site CMT Biobank collection.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/cmt-clinical-trial-readiness-summit/
LOCATION:Loews Coronado Bay Resort\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Caregiver,Clinical Trials,Conferences,Healthcare,Hybrid,Industry,International,Patient Focused
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T041535
CREATED:20240522T213736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T031132Z
UID:4114-1717747200-1717866000@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:NORD Living Rare\, Living Stronger Patient and Family Forum 2024
DESCRIPTION:Th 2024 Living Rare\, Living Stronger NORD Patient and Family Forum will be held in Los Angeles\, CA at the Hilton Universal City on June 8. After six years\, they are excited to bring this program to the west coast! This event will bring together the incredible rare disease community for a day filled with learning\, networking\, and relationship building. The Living Rare Forum is an opportunity for people living with rare diseases and their families to come together\, often for the first time\, to gain practical knowledge on how to manage their health and live their best rare lives.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/nord-living-rare-living-stronger-patient-and-family-forum-2024/
LOCATION:Hilton Universal City\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Caregiver,Healthcare,Hybrid,International,Patient Focused,Research Focused
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240606T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T041535
CREATED:20240523T203325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T203325Z
UID:4192-1717689600-1717693200@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Gene Therapy Webinar Series: Episode 7 – Health technology assessment (HTA) of genetic therapies
DESCRIPTION:Oriana Ciani is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Public Management and Policy\, Health Economics\, and HTA (Health Technology Assessment) Area at SDA Bocconi School of Management. \nHer collaboration with SDA began in 2010. She coordinates the Epidemiology and Public Health module in the “Master of International Health Care Management\, Economics and Politics” (MIHMEP) and teaches in numerous training courses for healthcare professionals on health economics and economic evaluation of healthcare interventions. \nHer research interests focus on the use of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) in healthcare decision-making processes\, methodological aspects of health technology assessments\, particularly in the field of medical devices and digital technologies\, evidence synthesis to inform policy choices. Oriana earned her PhD from the University of Exeter Medical School (UK) with a thesis on the validation of surrogate outcomes\, which remains one of her main areas of interest.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/gene-therapy-webinar-series-episode-7-health-technology-assessment-hta-of-genetic-therapies/
CATEGORIES:International,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240529T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T041535
CREATED:20240523T202846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T202846Z
UID:4188-1716998400-1717002000@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Gene Therapy Webinar Series: Episode 6 – Genetic therapies and therapy developments for muscular dystrophies (DMD\, LGMD)
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Dr. Annemieke Aartsma-Rus is a professor of Translational Genetics at the Department of Human Genetics of the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC\, the Netherlands). She played an important role in the development of antisense mediated exon skipping for Duchenne muscular dystrophy during her PhD research (2000-2004) at the LUMC. Her work currently focuses on developing antisense-mediated exon skipping as a therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and rare brain diseases. This involves work in cell and animal models to improve efficiency of exon skipping\, studies in muscle pathology\, the identification of biomarkers\, studying the basics of pre-mRNA splicing and transcript processing and the generation and detailed analysis of mouse models.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/gene-therapy-webinar-series-episode-6-genetic-therapies-and-therapy-developments-for-muscular-dystrophies-dmd-lgmd/
CATEGORIES:International,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240523T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T041535
CREATED:20240523T202503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T203046Z
UID:4185-1716480000-1716483600@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Gene Therapy Webinar Series – Episode 5: Genetic therapies and therapy developments for epileptic disorders
DESCRIPTION:Dimitri Kullmann is a consultant neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery\, and professor of neurology at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology. He trained in Oxford and London\, and is a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences and of the Royal Society. He specialises in neurocritical care and myasthenia gravis. His research interests centre on mechanisms underlying normal and abnormal circuit function in the brain\, inherited and acquired disorders of ion channels (channelopathies) and gene therapy for epilepsy.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/genetic-therapies-and-therapy-developments-for-epileptic-disorders/
CATEGORIES:International,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240523T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240525T183000
DTSTAMP:20260410T041535
CREATED:20240516T211254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T031819Z
UID:4107-1716465600-1716661800@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Global Rare Diseases Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:IRDiRC is co-hosting together with Hope for Rare Foundation and Fudan University\, the Global Rare Diseases Research Symposium & The Second China Rare Disease Research and Translational Medicine Annual Conference on May 23-25 in Shanghai (China). \nThe conference will last for 2.5 days with 21 parallel sessions and several satellite meetings. It will bring together over 100 speakers from global universities\, hospitals\, academic institutions\, and pharmaceutical companies. Topics will cover basic research on rare diseases\, gene and cell therapies\, Investigator Initiated Trials\, clinical studies\, drug development\, and international research collaborations.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/global-rare-diseases-research-symposium/
LOCATION:Greenland International Convention Center\, Shanghai\, China
CATEGORIES:Clinical Trials,Conferences,Healthcare,In Person,Industry,International,Research Focused
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T041535
CREATED:20240523T012330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T031934Z
UID:4175-1716451200-1716742800@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:CureDuchenne FUTURES National Conference
DESCRIPTION:The CureDuchenne FUTURES National Conference is an annual event focused on bringing education\, connection\, and hope to the entire Duchenne community.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/cureduchenne-futures-national-conference/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Orlando\, Orlando\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Caregiver,Conferences,Healthcare,In Person,International,Patient Focused,Research Focused
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240515T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240516T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T041535
CREATED:20240514T213421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T032054Z
UID:4079-1715760000-1715882400@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:European Conference on Rare Diseases 2024
DESCRIPTION:The European Conference on Rare Diseases and Orphan Products (ECRD) is the largest\, patient-led\, rare disease policy-shaping event held in Europe. By bringing together people with rare diseases and patient advocates\, policy makers\, healthcare industry representatives\, clinicians\, regulators and Member State representatives\, EURORDIS harnesses the power of this extensive network to shape goal-driven rare disease policies of the future. \nWith over 600 participants\, the Conference is an unrivalled opportunity to network and exchange invaluable insights within the rare disease community. Through collaborative efforts\, these discussions culminate in clear policy recommendations that can influence both EU and national policies. \nThe 12th ECRD is a fully hybrid conference taking place on 15 & 16 May 2024 online and at The Square in Brussels.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/european-conference-on-rare-diseases-2024/
LOCATION:The Square\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Hybrid,International,Patient Focused,Policy,Research Focused
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240514T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T041535
CREATED:20240514T212304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T025953Z
UID:4077-1715673600-1715878800@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:RARE Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:The RARE Bootcamp is designed for patients and advocates who have started funding rare disease research and are looking to better coordinate and build structure around their efforts.  For more information or to register\, please email bootcamp@ultragenyx.com
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/rare-bootcamp/
CATEGORIES:Events,International,Patient Focused,Research Focused,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T143000
DTSTAMP:20260410T041535
CREATED:20240523T195914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T195914Z
UID:4178-1715259600-1715265000@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:PxP Webinar 2 2024: Motivations for being a patient partner in research
DESCRIPTION:The webinar series is all about patient engagement in health research\, also known as patient and public involvement (in the UK) or consumer involvement (in Australia). ‘Patient engagement’ in health research is where patients are research team members. This is different from volunteering to be a research participant where you might help advance research or healthcare\, but a research participant generally does not give input into the research study itself.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/pxp-webinar-2-2024-motivations-for-being-a-patient-partner-in-research/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,International,Patient Focused,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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