2nd Canadian Symposium on Neurofibromatosis
This Symposium is aimed at the patients and families, as well as clinicians and health professionals (doctors, nurses, researchers).

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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, […]
This conference reaches a national, interdisciplinary audience and is a collaborative space where ideas are put into practice. Together, you'll explore how sustainable solutions and community partnerships can improve child […]
The 10th International Cardiovascular Genomic Medicine & SickKids Cardiac Precision Medicine Conference is making its debut in North America! This year's theme, "Cardiac Precision Medicine in the 21st Century," delves […]
This webinar will provide an overview of the multi-phased project, from clinical trial to implementation. It will highlight the clinical complexity of assessing pain and irritability; the project’s relevance and […]
UPCOMING RESEARCH FORUM | Grant Bruno, Mariam Ahmad and Tierney Littlechild offer insights on how First Nations families, Elders, autistic individuals, and community leaders are reshaping autism support through Indigenous […]
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