Sneak Peek into Rare Disease Day 2025
Join our upcoming webinar for a sneak peek into Rare Disease Day 2025! On Wednesday 17 July we will be hosting three webinars throughout the day to cater to different […]
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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.
Watch our walkthrough videos in English and French for guidance navigating the calendar HERE.
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Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Pediatric Clinical Trials: Current Barriers and a Path Towards Inclusive Clinical Trial Design and Conduct
Webinar objectives: 1. Understand the role that historical and ongoing marginalization play in research participation 2. Discuss how research findings in homogeneous populations are not generalizable to all children 3. […]
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Living with Rare Neuroimmune Conditions: Patient Views & Perspectives
Hilton Atlanta Atlanta, GA, United StatesPlease join Sumaira Ahmed, NMOSD patient and founder of The Sumaira Foundation, for a panel discussion featuring five patients living with rare neuroimmune conditions. Patient perspectives and lived experiences are […]
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EURO-NMD Gene Therapy Webinar Series – Genetic therapies and therapy developments for rare movement disorders
Willeke van Roon-Mom is a full professor of Human Genetics, in particular of translational studies of neurodegenerative disorders. Her work is highly translational in nature, working in close collaboration with […]
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CHILD-BRIGHT Network – Applying Anti-Racism Principles in Healthcare
Join us for "Applying Anti-Racism Principles in Health Care," on July 31, 12:00-2:00 p.m. EST/10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. PST. In this interactive workshop, Anna Hossain will be exploring systemic racism in the health care and research […]
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Considerations for effective integration of gender and sex in research and clinical trials
In this session, Dr. Natalie Rosen will explore best practice guidelines for researchers to build more equitable, reflective, and inclusive research and clinical trials with respect to gender and sex. […]
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Reproductive Health and Autoinflammatory Disease
Have you ever wondered about how autoinflammatory diseases and their treatments affect your reproductive health? As part of its Questions, Answered series, the Canadian Autoinflammatory Network - Réseau Auto-inflammatoire Canadien […]
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Showing Up 101
"Showing Up 101" is a gently guided, grief informed experience intended to share a language of loss, introduce frameworks for grieving and coping, and promote openness and connection for moving […]
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Prioritizing Disability Inclusion in Health Research
Join members of the CHILD-BRIGHT National Youth Advocacy Council on Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT as they explore the crucial importance of including people with disabilities in […]
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Int’l Autoinflammatory Awareness Month 2024: Patient Care & Advocacy
Learn about adult and pediatric care for autoinflammatory diseases, research networks, standup comedy, patient advocacy plus breakout rooms.
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Exploring the Brain – Advocating for Your Child with Disabilities
Are you a parent, caregiver or educator looking for ways to best support a child or children with disabilities? Join panelists for this upcoming webinar! They’ll cover crucial topics to […]
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WHA Resolution on Rare Diseases Webinar
This year, Rare Diseases International has begun advocating for the World Health Assembly to have a Resolution on Rare Diseases in 2025, and we need your help to make it […]
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