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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240621T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240621T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090139
CREATED:20240613T002845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T002845Z
UID:4429-1718971200-1718974800@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:June National Pain Round: The Science of Pain - Learning from Human Cells
DESCRIPTION: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. Engaging people with lived experience in this research is crucial as it ensures that the research is focused on what people actually need\, leading to better health and a happier life for those dealing with pain. We will discuss some promising human cell research in development in our labs\, highlighting how people with lived experience have been involved in these studies.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/june-national-pain-round-the-science-of-pain-learning-from-human-cells/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,National,Patient Focused,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240620T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240620T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090139
CREATED:20240613T020315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T020315Z
UID:4435-1718884800-1718888400@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Health Care Praxis: Building More Equitable and Just Futures Today
DESCRIPTION:This conference is part of the Montréal Health Ethics Lecture Series 2024. It will be presented in English. \nHow 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\, the practical application of theories in our work—in the context of LGBTQ+ health care. Informed by historical and contemporary examples\, it offers opportunities for solidarity and collective resistance among patients and providers working together to dismantle and transform unjust systems
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/lgbtq-health-care-praxis-building-more-equitable-and-just-futures-today/
CATEGORIES:National,Patient Focused,Policy,Provincial,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090139
CREATED:20240619T200815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T200815Z
UID:4497-1718791200-1718794800@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Alberta SPOR Support Unit - Patient Engagement Team Journal Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for 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”.  Register here: http://bit.ly/3V57YJB Questions? Ask Sadia Ahmed (sadahmed@ucalgary.ca)
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/alberta-spor-support-unit-patient-engagement-team-journal-club/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,Patient Focused,Provincial,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240619T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090139
CREATED:20240603T235359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T235359Z
UID:4367-1718791200-1718794800@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Being a sibling of a youth with a neurodisability: A qualitative study about the roles and responsibilities during the transition to adulthood
DESCRIPTION: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)
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/being-a-sibling-of-a-youth-with-a-neurodisability-a-qualitative-study-about-the-roles-and-responsibilities-during-the-transition-to-adulthood/
CATEGORIES:Caregiver,National,Patient Focused,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240618T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090139
CREATED:20240613T015758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T015758Z
UID:4432-1718712000-1718719200@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Is this okay? Community attitudes on using health data in research in Canada and Australia: A cross-cultural exchange
DESCRIPTION:The access and use of health data for research raises concerns related to privacy\, commercial motives\, equity and fairness for members of the public who want to know who is using data generated from their personal information and why. But despite concerns\, there are clear benefits to using health data in research\, including better patient care\, better health system planning\, and better understanding of disease and wellness. \nIn this two-hour\, interactive workshop co-hosted by HDRN Canada. and PHRN Australia\, Julia Burt and Dr. Annette Braunack-Mayer will discuss how public engagement and dialogue can help us understand community attitudes about the use of health data in research. They will explore why members of the public support the use of health data in research and under what conditions\, as well as reservations or concerns that arise. Julia and Annette will compare engagement methods from their respective research projects on community attitudes related to the use of health data in research\, and share findings from Canada and Australia. \n 
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/is-this-okay-community-attitudes-on-using-health-data-in-research-in-canada-and-australia-a-cross-cultural-exchange/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,International,Patient Focused,Policy,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240618T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240619T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090139
CREATED:20240603T235839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T235839Z
UID:4370-1718697600-1718816400@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:IRSF Rett Syndrome Scientific Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Part of ASCEND 2024\, the IRSF Rett Syndrome Scientific Meeting brings together scientists and researchers studying Rett syndrome and related areas from around the world. During this 2-day meeting\, attendees representing academia\, industry\, and governmental agencies will share their latest research advances and discuss ways to leverage learning in the lab to be rapidly deployed in the clinic. \nThe IRSF Rett Syndrome Scientific Meeting is the only annual\, global\, and comprehensive research meeting focused exclusively on Rett syndrome.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/irsf-rett-syndrome-scientific-meeting/
LOCATION:westminister\, Westminister\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Healthcare,In Person,Industry,International,Patient Focused,Research Focused
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090139
CREATED:20240603T234425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T234425Z
UID:4361-1718283600-1718287200@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Palliative Care Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Jett Foundation’s Community Webinar Series on June 13 to hear from Dr. Ashley Nichols on palliative care\, a medical care focused on relief from pain and symptoms of illnesses and diseases.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/palliative-care-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,International,Patient Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090139
CREATED:20240522T214313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T030952Z
UID:4117-1717747200-1717866000@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:CMT Clinical Trial Readiness Summit
DESCRIPTION:As new clinical trials emerge for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT)\, the importance of optimizing measures\, endpoints and the participant experience has never been more urgent! Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation (HNF) is committed to de-risking upcoming trials by bridging the gap between clinical trial study teams and patient perspectives and experiences. \nThis impact-driven summit is a chance for all patients\, caregivers\, clinicians\, industry\, and regulatory to connect with one another to exchange ideas\, and engage in open discussions about the obstacles we face in designing and conducting CMT clinical trials. As HNF focuses on accelerating access to critical research data and specimens\, this summit will also include on-site CMT Biobank collection.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/cmt-clinical-trial-readiness-summit/
LOCATION:Loews Coronado Bay Resort\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Caregiver,Clinical Trials,Conferences,Healthcare,Hybrid,Industry,International,Patient Focused
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090139
CREATED:20240522T213736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T031132Z
UID:4114-1717747200-1717866000@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:NORD Living Rare\, Living Stronger Patient and Family Forum 2024
DESCRIPTION:Th 2024 Living Rare\, Living Stronger NORD Patient and Family Forum will be held in Los Angeles\, CA at the Hilton Universal City on June 8. After six years\, they are excited to bring this program to the west coast! This event will bring together the incredible rare disease community for a day filled with learning\, networking\, and relationship building. The Living Rare Forum is an opportunity for people living with rare diseases and their families to come together\, often for the first time\, to gain practical knowledge on how to manage their health and live their best rare lives.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/nord-living-rare-living-stronger-patient-and-family-forum-2024/
LOCATION:Hilton Universal City\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Caregiver,Healthcare,Hybrid,International,Patient Focused,Research Focused
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240602T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240607T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090139
CREATED:20240529T004850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T031258Z
UID:4246-1717313400-1717783200@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Perinatal and Child Health Research Annual Meetings
DESCRIPTION: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 to top-tier health research and training. Our objective is to unite the Canadian perinatal and child health research community in a singular location—a historic first—where innovative ideas can flourish and a collaborative environment can be established.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/perinatal-and-child-health-research-annual-meetings/
LOCATION:Sheraton Wall Centre\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Caregiver,Clinical Trials,Conferences,Healthcare,In Person,National,Patient Focused,Policy,Research Focused
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090139
CREATED:20240523T204453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T204534Z
UID:4204-1716897600-1716901200@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Network 2 Network May Community Forum
DESCRIPTION: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 their DIY community engagement toolkit.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/network-2-network-may-community-forum/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Trials,National,Patient Focused,Policy,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240524T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090139
CREATED:20240525T012031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T031642Z
UID:4227-1716562800-1716566400@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:IMAGINE Patient Training Experiences Through the PaCER Program
DESCRIPTION:Join IMAGINE SPOR tomorrow for Dr. Deborah Marshall’s (Steering Committee Member) session on : “IMAGINE Patient Training Experiences Through the PaCER Program” at the 2024 Northwest SPOR Collaborative Forum!
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/imagine-patient-training-experiences-through-the-pacer-program/
LOCATION:Best Western Plus Village Park Inn\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In Person,Patient Focused,Provincial,Research Focused
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090139
CREATED:20240523T012330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T031934Z
UID:4175-1716451200-1716742800@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:CureDuchenne FUTURES National Conference
DESCRIPTION:The CureDuchenne FUTURES National Conference is an annual event focused on bringing education\, connection\, and hope to the entire Duchenne community.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/cureduchenne-futures-national-conference/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Orlando\, Orlando\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Caregiver,Conferences,Healthcare,In Person,International,Patient Focused,Research Focused
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240522T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090139
CREATED:20240516T035856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T025610Z
UID:4095-1716372000-1716375600@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Clinical trials in rare disease: The role of patient registries
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/clinical-trials-in-rare-disease-the-role-of-patient-registries/
CATEGORIES:National,Patient Focused,Policy,Virtual,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240515T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240516T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090139
CREATED:20240514T213421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T032054Z
UID:4079-1715760000-1715882400@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:European Conference on Rare Diseases 2024
DESCRIPTION:The European Conference on Rare Diseases and Orphan Products (ECRD) is the largest\, patient-led\, rare disease policy-shaping event held in Europe. By bringing together people with rare diseases and patient advocates\, policy makers\, healthcare industry representatives\, clinicians\, regulators and Member State representatives\, EURORDIS harnesses the power of this extensive network to shape goal-driven rare disease policies of the future. \nWith over 600 participants\, the Conference is an unrivalled opportunity to network and exchange invaluable insights within the rare disease community. Through collaborative efforts\, these discussions culminate in clear policy recommendations that can influence both EU and national policies. \nThe 12th ECRD is a fully hybrid conference taking place on 15 & 16 May 2024 online and at The Square in Brussels.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/european-conference-on-rare-diseases-2024/
LOCATION:The Square\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Hybrid,International,Patient Focused,Policy,Research Focused
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240514T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090139
CREATED:20240514T212304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T025953Z
UID:4077-1715673600-1715878800@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:RARE Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:The RARE Bootcamp is designed for patients and advocates who have started funding rare disease research and are looking to better coordinate and build structure around their efforts.  For more information or to register\, please email bootcamp@ultragenyx.com
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/rare-bootcamp/
CATEGORIES:Events,International,Patient Focused,Research Focused,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090139
CREATED:20240523T195914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T195914Z
UID:4178-1715259600-1715265000@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:PxP Webinar 2 2024: Motivations for being a patient partner in research
DESCRIPTION:The webinar series is all about patient engagement in health research\, also known as patient and public involvement (in the UK) or consumer involvement (in Australia). ‘Patient engagement’ in health research is where patients are research team members. This is different from volunteering to be a research participant where you might help advance research or healthcare\, but a research participant generally does not give input into the research study itself.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/pxp-webinar-2-2024-motivations-for-being-a-patient-partner-in-research/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,International,Patient Focused,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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