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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Register for the next N2 Canada Community Forum, where N2 will celebrate International Clinical Trials Day! Raisa Chowdhury, Project Coordinator from the Canadian Cancer Trials Network (3CTN) will present their new EDI way finder tool. Additionally, Sarah Bridges, Research Coordinator from the Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit and the N2 Public Engagement Committee Co-Chair will present […]
The realm of perinatal child health research is undergoing a rapid transformation. To enhance the well-being of our children and families, it is imperative to foster collaborative research endeavors, facilitate data sharing, provide training, and encourage networking among researchers and institutions. Consequently, nine networks have united their annual meetings to facilitate connections and eliminate obstacles […]
This case-based rounds webinar is for Canadian clinicians, academics, and trainees with an interest in neuromuscular disease. NMD4C and MDC are providing organizational and technical support. This is a an independent clinical/academic webinar with no industry sponsorship or influence.
Are you a researcher seeking data from Canada’s largest population study – the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health (CanPath)? HDRN Canada’s Data Access Support Hub (DASH) offers coordinated services to researchers interested in accessing administrative health data from more than one province or territory in Canada. Learn about the innovative partnership between CanPath and HDRN […]
Join Dr. Aneal Khan to learn about the genetic basis of porphyria and the implications of new advancements in genetics for the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases like porphyria!
Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) is pleased to present a webinar on corticosteroids and how and why they are used in people diagnosed with neuromuscular disorders.
The Summit is an international conference set to highlight cutting-edge science at the crossroads of brain and heart health, showcasing innovation and state-of-the art research. Learn from international experts, leaders within the Brain-Heart Interconnectome and the next generation of researchers working in brain and heart health. The event will take place June 12-14, 2024 at the […]
Join June's Journal Club discussing "Being a sibling of a youth with a neurodisability: A qualitative study about the roles and responsibilities during the transition to adulthood". Ask Sadia Ahmed (sadahmed@ucalgary.ca)
This conference is part of the Montréal Health Ethics Lecture Series 2024. It will be presented in English. How might we build more equitable and just futures for LGBTQ+ people and communities, and what does health care have to do with it? This talk explores the connections between care ethics, care practices, organizational cultures, and praxis—that is, […]
Human cell research is pivotal in the pain space as it offers unparalleled insights into the underlying molecular mechanisms by bridging the gap between traditional preclinical animal models of pain and those that suffer from pain in society. Fundamental research findings using these new human tissue approaches can lead towards the development of targeted therapies. […]
Join PhenoTips live on June 26th from 12 - 1 p.m EST, for the 29th installment of PhenoTips’ Speaker Series, “LGBTQIA+ Affirming Prenatal Genetic Counseling” LGBTQIA+ Affirming Prenatal Genetic Counseling is a discussion and interactive Q & A with Rozalia Valentine, Genetic Counselor at Boston’s Children, and Chelsea Wagner, Lead Genetic Counselor at BillionToOne, hosted […]
Have you ever wondered what genetics counselling is, and how it works? As part of its new Questions, Answered series, the Canadian Autoinflammatory Network - Réseau Autoinflammatoire Canadien has invited Montreal Clinical Research Institute's genetic counsellors Valérie Poulin and Géraldine Gosse to teach autoinflammatory patients about genetics counselling and autoinflammatory diseases. During the presentation, Valérie and Géraldine will present […]
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