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.
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ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2025 Extended Information Webinar
ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2025 Extended Information Webinar
The European Rare Diseases Research Alliance (ERDERA) invites you to the Joint Transnational Call (JTC) 2025 Extended Information Webinar. Objectives of this webinar: The webinar scheduled for January 14th aims to provide educational and preparatory support to applicants at the pre-proposal stage, focusing on key elements that enhance the quality of their submissions. The objectives include: […]
CPD-Accredited Webinar | Exploring the clinical trial landscape in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Challenges, opportunities and consideration of a possible cholesterol metabolism-related target
CPD-Accredited Webinar | Exploring the clinical trial landscape in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Challenges, opportunities and consideration of a possible cholesterol metabolism-related target
NMD4C and MDC are pleased to invite you to a webinar on Exploring the clinical trial landscape in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Challenges, opportunities and consideration of a possible cholesterol metabolism-related target. NMD4C and MDC are providing organizational and technical support. This is a an independent clinical/academic webinar with no industry sponsorship or influence.
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TREAT-NMD Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1) Expert Masterclass
TREAT-NMD Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1) Expert Masterclass
Registrations are now open for our virtual DM1 Expert Masterclass on 16th January 2025, chaired by Nicholas Johnson and Benedikt Schoser. This event is designed for healthcare providers involved in diagnosing and managing DM1. Gain the latest insights on diagnostic pathways, standards of care, and emerging therapies, while engaging with experts, patients, and peers to […]
ACT Canada Webinar Series: Engaging patient partners in your CIHR grant application: Everything you ever wanted to know with Maureen Smith & Andrea Chow (Ontario)
ACT Canada Webinar Series: Engaging patient partners in your CIHR grant application: Everything you ever wanted to know with Maureen Smith & Andrea Chow (Ontario)
Learning Objectives: Review the ways in which patients can contribute as partners on your CHIR grant application Identify the challenges and barriers to patients in fulfilling grant application requirements and how researchers can support patient partners Describe the considerations specific to grant application requirements for researchers working with patient partners from groups who are frequently […]
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2025 International Scientific Conference on Albinism
The Global Albinism Alliance (GAA) is very pleased to announce the 2025 International Scientific Conference on Albinism – ISCA 2025, that will be held virtually on January 21-24, 2025. ISCA is THE meeting point worldwide for all scientists interested in sharing and improving knowledge of the biomedical aspects of albinism and, more generally, improving the health of those with albinism. […]
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Webinar – Securing Funding for Clinical Trials
Webinar – Securing Funding for Clinical Trials
Webinar objectives: Identify various funding strategies for pediatric and perinatal clinical trials in Canada, including academic grants and industry partnerships. Develop realistic expectations regarding the timeline and effort required to fund clinical trials through shared examples. Understand different strategies when approaching industry and academic funders and identify key factors for successful proposals.
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The Festival of Genomics & Biodata London
The UK’s largest life sciences event is back! Now celebrating its 10th year, the Festival has long been the annual get-together for the UK genomics community. And with more speakers and sessions than ever before, the 2025 edition is bigger and better than ever! As the genomics sector has expanded, so has its impact. The Festival […]
Building Bridges: Essential Supports for Children with Disabilities and Their Families in Schools, Healthcare, and Community
Building Bridges: Essential Supports for Children with Disabilities and Their Families in Schools, Healthcare, and Community
What do children with disabilities and their families need to thrive? A team of researchers, mothers, and children and youth with disabilities set out to answer this question by exploring their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Their mission? To uncover what supports and services — spanning healthcare, education, and community life — families need now and in […]
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