Caregiver Connextion
Join Jett Foundation’s monthly virtual support group for parents, family members or caregivers of females who have been diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy or are symptomatic carriers.
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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.
Patient Focused
MitoMed Conference 2024
Hilton Cleveland Downtown Cleveland, OH, United StatesEach year, the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF)'s Mitochondrial Medicine Conference brings together the best minds in mitochondrial medicine and gives patients and families the opportunity to meet some of […]
RITA Patient-Centered: Social rights of a person with a rare disease and the patient perspective in advocacy, the case of Malta
The new ERN RITA Patient-Centered Webinar Series is made by the Education Working Group with patients advocates active in the ERN RITA and focuses on the unique needs and challenges […]
Questions, Answered: Genetic Counselling & Autoinflammatory Diseases
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 […]
Webinar: Rare Barometer survey on the impact of rare diseases on everyday life
On Wednesday 10 July, Rare Barometer, the global survey initiative of EURORDIS – Rare Diseases Europe, will launch a new survey on the impact of rare diseases on everyday life. The […]
PRISMS Leads the Way To Support Those Living with Smith-Magenis Syndrome at 12th International Conference
Hyatt Regency Dallas Dallas, TX, United StatesPRISMS 12th International Conference is the largest conference specifically focused on Smith- Magenis Syndrome (SMS) in the world. The conference goal is to educate and share information about SMS while […]
Tell Me More: Why is Obtaining a Diagnosis Challenging?
We invite you to our next UDNF Tell Me More Lecture Series on Thursday, July 11th at 12:00 p..m. ET for Why is Obtaining a Diagnosis Challenging? – Navigating the Uncharted […]
RARE Storytelling Webinar
While each rare disease presents unique challenges, the common thread of stories and experiences unites us as a community. Global Genes rare storytelling initiative aims to empower individuals within the […]
Sneak Peek into Rare Disease Day 2025
Join our upcoming webinar for a sneak peek into Rare Disease Day 2025! On Wednesday 17 July we will be hosting three webinars throughout the day to cater to different […]
2024 Global Learning Conference
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Ehlers-Danlos Society is delighted to welcome you to register for our 2024 Global Learning Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA! Ehlers-Danlos Society will be hosting this exciting hybrid event, both […]
Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Pediatric Clinical Trials: Current Barriers and a Path Towards Inclusive Clinical Trial Design and Conduct
Webinar objectives: 1. Understand the role that historical and ongoing marginalization play in research participation 2. Discuss how research findings in homogeneous populations are not generalizable to all children 3. […]
Living with Rare Neuroimmune Conditions: Patient Views & Perspectives
Hilton Atlanta Atlanta, GA, United StatesPlease join Sumaira Ahmed, NMOSD patient and founder of The Sumaira Foundation, for a panel discussion featuring five patients living with rare neuroimmune conditions. Patient perspectives and lived experiences are […]
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