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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. 

FSHD Clinical Updates

Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) and the Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada (NMD4C) are pleased to invite you to a webinar on FSHD clinical updates. This webinar is for Canadian clinicians, academics, researchers, and trainees with an interest in neuromuscular disease. NMD4C and MDC are providing organizational and technical support. This is an independent clinical/academic webinar […]

CF Canada Community Townhall

Register today! Join the Community Townhall Meeting on Wednesday, November 6, 12:30PM EST/ 9:30 AM PST. You will hear from CF Canada’s President and CEO Kelly Grover on the latest updates in CF research and care, be inspired by stories of how Canadians CF community members are shaping a future without limits and learn how […]

Understanding Your Lab Results

Making sense of your lab tests involves more than just knowing why the test is done. It’s also important to understand what the results mean and what can affect the results.  Join the webinar to better understand how your results affect your treatment and help you to manage your MDS, AA or PNH.

2024 International Congress for Ataxia Research

Today marks the opening of the largest-ever scientific conference on ataxia research — the International Congress for Ataxia Research (ICAR) is welcoming a record-setting 600 attendees. The London-based conference runs through to November 15 and will be a comprehensive scientific review of new research into the ataxias, covering topics from advances in genetics and disease […]

Neuroinclusion at Work: Six Principles for Inclusion

In this presentation, facilitators will walk attendees through Six Principles that promote more supportive and, ultimately, successful work environments. In addition to explaining the basic concepts of each principle, attendees will receive practical, actionable ideas and strategies to apply the principles in your own workplace.

The impact of rare conditions on self-identity

Living with a rare condition can significantly impact a person’s identity, as they may struggle to separate who they are from their condition. This internal conflict is often intensified during formative years, affecting self-perception and even sexuality. The stigma and discrimination associated with rare diseases, especially genetic ones, add further challenges. Carriers of genetic conditions […]

ALS Research and Clinical Trials 101 Q&A Drop-In

This monthly Q&A drop-in session is available for people living with ALS, their families, caregivers, and anyone close to someone living with the disease who is seeking information or might have questions about ALS research and/or clinical trials.

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