The Canadian Friedreich Ataxia Journey
Muscular Dystrophy Canada recognizes World Friedreich Ataxia Awareness Day on May 17th 2025. Join them as they share their learnings from their recent Friedreich Ataxia journey mapping project!

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.
Watch our walkthrough videos in English and French for guidance navigating the calendar HERE.
Muscular Dystrophy Canada recognizes World Friedreich Ataxia Awareness Day on May 17th 2025. Join them as they share their learnings from their recent Friedreich Ataxia journey mapping project!
Working closely with First Nations, Inuit and Métis partners as well as urban Indigenous health service providers, ICES has developed unique partnerships that include data governance and data sharing agreements. […]
Take a Pain Check Foundation is thrilled to invite you to Unity Through Rheumatic Diseases, an in-person event dedicated to promoting collaboration and driving change in rheumatology. Join us on Saturday, May […]
This event will highlight innovative, patient-oriented strategies designed to address fragmented care for brain and heart conditions. Although brain and heart health are closely linked, the heath care system often […]
The newly formed Canadian chapter of Wilson Disease Association is hosting a one day conference for WD patients, caregivers, friends, medical students, physicians and supporters. They are bringing together the […]
Speakers: Evdokia Anagnostou and Mayada Elsabbagh Title: Key considerations for including pediatric populations with neurodevelopmental conditions in clinical trials
Join Defeat Duchenne Canada for an educational webinar featuring Dr. Jahannaz Dastgir, Executive Director of Clinical Development at REGENXBIO, as she shares the latest updates on RGX-202, an investigational gene […]
This workshop will co-design resources to support patients and families navigating the era of AI in medicine! The workshop is open to all and we welcome youth, adults, and families!
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