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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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Explore the future of tech, health & society at the Connected Minds Conference 2025, where ideas ignite and innovation thrives!
GA4GH 13th Plenary will bring together the global genomics and health community for workshops, presentations, and keynote talks that uncover opportunities to scale genomic and clinical data sharing.
The World Muscle Society is a dynamic community that aims to promote, disseminate, and share all aspects of neuromuscular physiology and diseases, from basic science to patient care. It encompasses […]
Patient/caregiver partnership in health research has evolved substantially since the launch of Canada’s Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) over a decade ago. However, findings from the Patient Advisors Network (PAN) […]
This Symposium is aimed at the patients and families, as well as clinicians and health professionals (doctors, nurses, researchers).
Approximately one in 12 Canadians are affected by a rare disorder and two thirds of them are children, according to the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD). Due to the […]
Under the theme "Rare Diseases: Let's Break Isolation Together!", this event aims to build bridges between those who live the daily reality of rare diseases and those who accompany and […]
Neurology & Mental Health conference 2025 is set to be held on the 18th and 19th of October 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand in hybrid mode, allowing everyone to gain knowledge and […]
This conference will look at different ways to make knowledge translation (KT) more effective and impactful. They seek presentations that will discuss how to measure the success of KT efforts, […]
This pediatric palliative care symposium is for health care professionals interested in increasing their knowledge and skill in working with children with serious illness and their families. The goal is […]
The World Orphan Drug Congress is the largest and most established orphan drug & rare disease meeting of its kind across the globe. From cell and gene therapy, genetic testing, […]
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