PiPER Community of Practice for 2026
Save the date on *January 28th 2026* from 12-1 pm for a dynamic session titled “Lessons Learned by a Research Team New to Engaging PLEX in Randomized Controlled Trials ”.

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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Save the date on *January 28th 2026* from 12-1 pm for a dynamic session titled “Lessons Learned by a Research Team New to Engaging PLEX in Randomized Controlled Trials ”.
Join CDA's preconsultation webinar on proposed improvements and upcoming procedural changes to our drug reimbursement review process. You will hear from their senior leaders how these plans will advance our efforts to modernize and streamline drug reimbursement reviews.
Delivered by Prof. Kleopas Kleopa (Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING), Thu 29 Jan 2026 at 16:00 Paris Time This is a EURO-NMD webinar in collaboration with ERN-RND (rare neurological disorders) and European Academy of Neurology.
Webinar 2 on January 29, 2026 from 6 pm to 6:30 pm
Mark your calendar for Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. ET, and join Defeat Duchenne Canada online for an evening celebrating the incredible progress of their community and the promise of the future.
Considering a clinical trial? Join SCAGO for an informative virtual session designed to help patients and caregivers understand the process, benefits, and important considerations before enrolling.
1st Zebra of the Month of Zebrier 2026 of the RQMO Speakers: - Dr. Roberta, La Piana, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University - Dr. Thomas Durcan, Associate Professor, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University
Single-arm trials remain a cornerstone of rare disease research, but their limitations and complexities cannot be ignored. In the third webinar, experts Yulia Dyachkova (Merck Healthcare), Jenny Devenport (Roche), Cornelia Dunger-Baldauf (Novartis) abd Guillaume Canaud will lead a deep dive into the evolving role of SATs in drug development. The discussion will cover regulatory and […]
Join RareKids-CAN for an in-depth discussion on the evolving role of health technology assessment and reimbursement policy in improving access to pediatric rare disease care.
Speaker: Dr. André Megarbane, Professor, Department of Human Genetics, lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon
OSSU World Café Conversations series with Maureen Smith🇨🇦, Aleisha F. and supported by Ontario SPOR SUPPORT Unit (OSSU): "Find and Seek: Conversations on Matching Researchers and Lived Experience Partners"
3rd Zebinary of the Month of Zebrier 2026 Speaker: - David Cohen, Professor, Faculty of Health, Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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