17th International Symposium on Sjögren’s Disease
This prestigious event, which brings together researchers, physicians, patients and experts from around the world to discuss the latest advancements in Sjögren's disease.

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This prestigious event, which brings together researchers, physicians, patients and experts from around the world to discuss the latest advancements in Sjögren's disease.
Beyond Drug Access: Building End-to-End Readiness for Phase 2 of Canada’s Rare Disease Drug Strategy As Canada moves toward Phase 2 of the Rare Disease Drug Strategy, what can we […]
In acknowledgement of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, this virtual panel will centre the voices, experiences, and knowledge of Indigenous caregivers from across Canada. Members of the National […]
The Indigenous Health Office invites you to attend "Anti-Indigenous Racism in the Emergency Department", a conversation with Dr. Tailfeathers (MD) and Dr. Patrick McLane (PhD).
This ERDERA webinar will explore the rules and guidance that should be followed to ensure advanced therapy medicinal product (ATMP) research complies with regulatory requirements, supporting responsible research and smooth […]
Hosted in partnership with IWK Health Centre and the Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation, this year’s Family Forum is designed to be a destination experience for the Duchenne community. Families from across Canada […]
This webinar will provide a practical, high-level overview of how pharmacies handle Advanced Therapeutics Medicinal Products (ATMPs). ATMPs, such as gene therapy products, significantly differ from the traditional therapies (i.e., […]
NMD4C and MDC Canada are pleased to invite you to a CPD-accredited webinar on DM1 Clinical and Translational Research Updates. This webinar is primarily targeted at Canadian clinicians, academics and […]
This webinar is the first in the series organized under Key Initiative 1.3 of the RareKids-CAN strategic priority, ‘Strengthening Pediatric Rare Disease Clinical Trial Capacity and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product […]
The Stem Cell Network and Medicine by Design, the academic division of CCRM, have partnered to host Careers Beyond Academia, a virtual career seminar series that will profile a wide […]
From Canadian Experience to Phase 2 Readiness How can Phase 2 RDDS help Canada anticipate the pathway consequences of new rare and precision therapies - so that screening, diagnosis, eligibility, […]
Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) is thrilled to announce the return of their Annual Conference, happening October 18–20, 2026, in Calgary, Alberta!
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