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UID:7414-1740823200-1740848400@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:RQMO 2025 International Rare Disease Day
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate International Rare Disease Day\, the RQMO is organizing an activity on March 1\, 2025 at the Sandman Hotel located at 999\, rue de Sérigny in Longueuil. \nThe event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be followed by a networking cocktail from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. \nThe activity will be presented in hybrid\, you will have the possibility to attend in person or by zoom. \n 
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/rqmo-2025-international-rare-disease-day/
CATEGORIES:Caregiver,Patient Focused,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191913
CREATED:20241218T230623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T230623Z
UID:7280-1741176000-1741179600@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar - Initiating Clinical Trials in Canada
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/webinar-initiating-clinical-trials-in-canada/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Trials,National,Patient Focused,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250306T140000
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CREATED:20250225T041503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T041853Z
UID:7563-1741266000-1741269600@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:ALS Clinical Trials Unboxed
DESCRIPTION:Join ALS Canada\, on March 6 at 1:00 pm ET\, for ALS Clinical Trials Unboxed. In this webinar\, Dr. Lauren Kett\, Medical Director of Clinical Development at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals will present on the Phase 1 LUMINA study\, an investigational antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) targeting calpain-2 for the potential treatment of ALS.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/als-clinical-trials-unboxed-2/
CATEGORIES:Caregiver,Clinical Trials,National,Patient Focused,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191913
CREATED:20250304T033811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T033811Z
UID:7617-1741269600-1741273200@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Navigating the Transition from Pediatric to Adult Neuroimmunology Care
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide an overview of the transition from pediatric to adult medical care\, featuring insights from a pediatric neurologist\, social worker\, and a neuropsychologist. \nTopics will include maintaining continuity of care\, managing complex medical conditions\, self-advocacy in healthcare settings\, and addressing social and emotional considerations. The discussion aims to support patients\, families\, and caregivers in navigating this important transition effectively.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/navigating-the-transition-from-pediatric-to-adult-neuroimmunology-care/
CATEGORIES:International,Patient Focused,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250312T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191913
CREATED:20250219T020408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T020408Z
UID:7510-1741766400-1741885200@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Empowering Patients 2025: A Cell and Gene Therapies Summit
DESCRIPTION:This free\, virtual event in two half-day sessions offers educational discussions for foundation leaders\, patients\, and caregivers to better understand #GeneTherapy and #CellTherapy.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/empowering-patients-2025-a-cell-and-gene-therapies-summit/
CATEGORIES:Conferences,International,Patient Focused,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250317T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250317T193000
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CREATED:20250304T034103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T034103Z
UID:7620-1742234400-1742239800@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:NMOSD in sub-Saharan Africa
DESCRIPTION:The experts will provide insights and answer questions about the prevalence and incidence of NMOSD\, diagnostics\, available treatments\, immunizations\, clinical trials\, and more. Patients\, caregivers\, clinicians\, researchers\, and advocates from around the world are invited to attend. \nLive participants will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the experts. The webinar will be recorded and made available for replay on TSF’s YouTube channel.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/nmosd-in-sub-saharan-africa/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Trials,Healthcare,International,Patient Focused,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191913
CREATED:20250318T022101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T022101Z
UID:7704-1742310000-1742313600@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar on “Neurogeriatric Aspects of Huntington’s Disease and Chorea”
DESCRIPTION:Educational webinars on rare neurological\, neuromuscular and movement disorders jointly organized by the European Reference Networks for Rare Neurological Diseases (ERN-RND) and Neuromuscular Diseases (ERN-EuroNMD) and the European Academy of Neurology (EAN).
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/webinar-on-neurogeriatric-aspects-of-huntingtons-disease-and-chorea/
CATEGORIES:International,Patient Focused,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250320T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191913
CREATED:20250121T234252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T234252Z
UID:7390-1742486400-1742490000@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Peripheral Nerve Imaging with Focus on Inflammatory Neuropathies
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/peripheral-nerve-imaging-with-focus-on-inflammatory-neuropathies/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,International,Patient Focused,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191913
CREATED:20250219T020555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T020555Z
UID:7513-1742803200-1742814000@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Save-The-Date: RareKids-CAN Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION:During this information session\, you will gain an overview of RareKids-CAN\, build connections within the community\, and more!
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/save-the-date-rarekids-can-virtual-information-session/
CATEGORIES:National,Policy,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191913
CREATED:20250321T031551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T031551Z
UID:7808-1742886000-1742914800@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:AIHA Awareness Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:AIHA Awareness Day 2025 brings together patients\, care partners\, physicians\, researchers\, industry leaders\, and legislators for virtual presentations that honor and support the journeys of those affected by Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia and other Acquired Hemolytic Anemias. This day is a powerful call to action to inspire us all to champion hope\, understanding\, and awareness.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/aiha-awareness-day-2025/
CATEGORIES:Events,Patient Focused,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250327T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250327T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191913
CREATED:20250318T022619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T022619Z
UID:7711-1743069600-1743073200@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Dragon Claw Friends Webinar - Breaking Down Barriers – Are Patients Aware of Their Autoimmune Disease Treatment Options?
DESCRIPTION:Despite significant advancements in the treatment of autoimmune diseases\, many patients remain unaware of their options. Social media platforms are filled with stories of people struggling with uncontrolled symptoms—so why aren’t these breakthroughs reaching those who need them most? To explore this issue\, Dragon Claw Charity Australia\, in collaboration with CaPPRe\, has conducted research into the awareness gap among patients with rheumatology\, dermatology\, and gastroenterology-related autoimmune diseases.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/dragon-claw-friends-webinar-breaking-down-barriers-are-patients-aware-of-their-autoimmune-disease-treatment-options/
CATEGORIES:Caregiver,Healthcare,International,Patient Focused,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250327T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191913
CREATED:20250121T234423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T234423Z
UID:7392-1743091200-1743094800@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Navigating Life with Dysimmune and Inflammatory Neuropathies: Q&A Session on Quality of Life and Management
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/navigating-life-with-dysimmune-and-inflammatory-neuropathies-qa-session-on-quality-of-life-and-management/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,International,Patient Focused,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191913
CREATED:20250326T033117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T033117Z
UID:7829-1743409800-1743413400@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Understanding what matters to children and families: The socioeconomic impact of childhood arthritis
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will share findings from the Health Economics research lead by\nDr. Marshall as part of the international UCAN CAN-DU and CURE research program\non childhood arthritis.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/understanding-what-matters-to-children-and-families-the-socioeconomic-impact-of-childhood-arthritis/
CATEGORIES:Caregiver,Healthcare,Patient Focused,Provincial,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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