End-user Training for the EJP RD Virtual Platform
EJP RD - European Joint Programme on Rare Diseases - End-user Training for the EJP RD Virtual Platform This training is intended for potential users of the Virtual Platform (VP) that is […]
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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.
Webinars
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Prenatal Genetic Counseling
Join PhenoTips live on June 26th from 12 - 1 p.m EST, for the 29th installment of PhenoTips’ Speaker Series, “LGBTQIA+ Affirming Prenatal Genetic Counseling” LGBTQIA+ Affirming Prenatal Genetic Counseling […]
Gene Therapy Webinar Series: Episode 10 – Genetic therapies and therapy developments for SMA
Jan Kirschner (Professor of Pediatric Neurology) has been joint coordinator of the German network for neuromuscular disorders MD-NET (www.md-net.org) since 2008. He has been involved in planning and conducting several […]
State of the art of clinical stage gene therapies for Leukodystrophies – EURO NMD
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 […]
Questions, Answered: Genetic Counselling & Autoinflammatory Diseases
Have you ever wondered what genetics counselling is, and how it works? As part of its new Questions, Answered series, the Canadian Autoinflammatory Network - Réseau Autoinflammatoire Canadien has invited Montreal Clinical Research Institute's […]
ALS Clinical Trials Unboxed
On Thursday, July 4, at 1 p.m. ET, join ALS Canada for our next ALS Clinical Trials Unboxed webinar to learn more about ongoing ALS clinical trials. In this webinar, Dr. […]
Webinar: Rare Barometer survey on the impact of rare diseases on everyday life
On Wednesday 10 July, Rare Barometer, the global survey initiative of EURORDIS – Rare Diseases Europe, will launch a new survey on the impact of rare diseases on everyday life. The […]
Tell Me More: Why is Obtaining a Diagnosis Challenging?
We invite you to our next UDNF Tell Me More Lecture Series on Thursday, July 11th at 12:00 p..m. ET for Why is Obtaining a Diagnosis Challenging? – Navigating the Uncharted […]
CADTH: CDA-AMC Webinar – An Update on the Development of Newborn Screening Guidance in Canada
Join Dr. Hilary Vallance and Whitney Ayoub-Goulstone, cochairs of the Newborn Screening Advisory Panel, provide an update on our work to develop pan-Canadian guidance for newborn screening programs across the […]
Pediatric Inclusion Roundtable – Effective Inclusion of Children Early in Clinical Trials
Join Leavitt Partners, LLC, and Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) for the Pediatric Inclusion Roundtable: Effective Inclusion of Children Early in Clinical Trials. The program will engage all stakeholders regarding […]
RARE Storytelling Webinar
While each rare disease presents unique challenges, the common thread of stories and experiences unites us as a community. Global Genes rare storytelling initiative aims to empower individuals within the […]
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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