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SUMMARY:IMPaCT Webinar: European Pediatric Clinical Trial Networks and Infrastructure: Partnership and Funding Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:The webinar will explore the landscape of pediatric trial networks in Europe\, the Horizon Europe PRISM Clinical Trial Call\, and practical lessons for developing and leading Horizon Europe consortium applications. \nMICYRN Scientific Director\, Thierry Lacaze-Masmonteil\, MD\, PhD\, will moderate a panel to discuss pathways for Canadian participation in European trial teams\, funding strategies and approaches to building strong international research partnerships.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/impact-webinar-european-pediatric-clinical-trial-networks-and-infrastructure-partnership-and-funding-opportunities/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Trials,Industry,National,Patient Focused,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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SUMMARY:SickKids: Neurovascular Family Education Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Please join SickKids for an educational event for patients\, families\, and care-givers featuring expert speakers on Moyamoya Disease.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/sickkids-neurovascular-family-education-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,In Person,Industry,National,Patient Focused,Policy,Research Focused
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UID:11621-1790247600-1790251200@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Health Data Research Network Canada: Quantifiable Indigenous Concepts: Increasing Precision of Population Analysis by Including “Indian Act” Legislation
DESCRIPTION:Drawing on Canada’s 2021 Census of Population\, Kienan will discuss Quantifiable Indigenous Concepts\, which were developed to strengthen how Indigenous populations are identified and analyzed in quantitative data. He’ll also draw on his lived experience as an Indigenous person represented in population datasets and examine the importance of appropriately representing the approximately 0.9 million people in the Status Indian population.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/health-data-research-network-canada-quantifiable-indigenous-concepts-increasing-precision-of-population-analysis-by-including-indian-act-legislation/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,National,Patient Focused,Policy,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260925T080000
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SUMMARY:2026 NMD4C Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join NMD4C for a full day of dynamic discussions\, research updates\, and networking opportunities—just ahead of the 6th Western Canadian Neuromuscular Conference (WCNMC 2026). The agenda will feature a brief network update\, trainee and early‑career recognitions\, flash talks\, a health economics research showcase\, and the following cross‑disciplinary and parallel clinical / pre‑clinical discussion sessions
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/2026-nmd4c-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Trials,Conferences,Healthcare,In Person,National,Patient Focused,Policy,Research Focused
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260925T080000
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SUMMARY:6th Western Canadian Neuromuscular Conference (WCNMC 2026)
DESCRIPTION:WCNMC 2026 will continue with its proud collaboration with Muscular Dystrophy Canada and the Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada (NMD4C) to broaden reach and amplify impact. The WCNMC brings together clinicians\, researchers\, trainees\, nurses\, and allied health professionals for three days of learning\, featuring parallel basic/translational science and clinical sessions\, alongside case discussions and neuromuscular research presentations.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/6th-western-canadian-neuromuscular-conference-wcnmc-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Healthcare,In Person,National,Patient Focused,Policy,Provincial,Research Focused
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260929T100000
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UID:11631-1790676000-1790683200@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:CORD: Webinar 1 : How Readiness Is Built: Lessons from Canadian Rare Disease Pathways
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Drug Access: Building End-to-End Readiness for Phase 2 of Canada’s Rare Disease Drug Strategy As Canada moves toward Phase 2 of the Rare Disease Drug Strategy\, what can we learn from Phase 1\, and what needs to be strengthened? This webinar will explore end-to-end readiness through Canadian experiences with hemophilia\, thalassemia and sickle cell disease\, examining diagnosis\, specialist care\, access to therapies\, disease management and patient support. We will consider what these experiences can teach us about the capabilities Canada needs to build and sustain as new rare disease therapies emerge.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/cord-webinar-1-how-readiness-is-built-lessons-from-canadian-rare-disease-pathways/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,National,Patient Focused,Policy,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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UID:11615-1790679600-1790685000@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Indigenous Caregivers Collective (ICC): Virtual Panel Indigenous Values in Care
DESCRIPTION:In acknowledgement of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation\, this virtual panel will centre the voices\, experiences\, and knowledge of Indigenous caregivers from across Canada. Members of the National Indigenous Caregiver Advisory will share their lived experiences and perspectives on caregiving\, culture\, community\, and reconciliation.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/indigenous-caregivers-collective-icc-virtual-panel-indigenous-values-in-care/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,National,Patient Focused,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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UID:11608-1790685000-1790688600@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Anti-Indigenous Racism in the Emergency Department
DESCRIPTION:The Indigenous Health Office invites you to attend “Anti-Indigenous Racism in the Emergency Department”\, a conversation with Dr. Tailfeathers (MD) and Dr. Patrick McLane (PhD).
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-anti-indigenous-racism-in-the-emergency-department/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,National,Patient Focused,Policy,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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