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Events

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. 

Clinical trials in rare disease: The role of patient registries

Therapies for rare diseases are emerging at a rapid pace yet rigorous evidence regarding their safety, efficacy, and effectiveness in practice is often sparse and is difficult to generate. High quality longitudinal patient registries may help to address this evidence gap.

A.I in Genomics

A.I. in Genomics is a panel discussion and interactive Q & A with Dr. Orion Buske, Chief Technology Officer of PhenoTips and technical lead for multiple international standards and data sharing initiatives in genetics, and Dr. Mark Kiel, Chief Scientific Officer and founder of Genomenon, hosted by DNA Today's Founder, Producer, and Host, Kira Dineen, […]

Basic Research Summer School

McGill University Montreal, Quebec, Canada

The inaugural NMD4C basic science research summer school for neuromuscular research trainees will be held over May 27th-28th, 2024 in Montreal, QC.  This annual summer school will serve to provide lecture-based and hands-on training workshops to neuromuscular trainees in cutting-edge wet lab and bioinformatics techniques, while providing an environment for trainees to present their research and network in-person with colleagues […]

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