ALS Disrupt
A bold new meeting designed to bring together global leaders in #ALS for open, timely, and collaborative discussions that move the field forward.

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.
A bold new meeting designed to bring together global leaders in #ALS for open, timely, and collaborative discussions that move the field forward.
Access to hospice palliative care in Canada still varies widely, with barriers linked to geography, diagnosis, and social factors. The Blueprint for Action 2025–2030 outlines priorities to improve equitable, culturally […]
Join RareKids-CAN for a timely conversation with MP Marcus Powlowski (MP for Thunder Bay – Rainy River) alongside healthcare professionals and patient advocates from across Canada, on improving access to […]
Led by patient advocates, Lindsey Rusche and Liz Martin, this educational webinar is designed specifically for individuals and families who have been newly diagnosed with a genetic aortic disorder. The […]
On Friday, May 15, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET, join ALS Canada for our next ALS Clinical Trials Unboxed webinar to learn more about ongoing ALS clinical trials.
6e épisode de la série de webinaires RARE.QC-RQMO présenté par Simon Girard, Ph.D, Professeur en génétique humaine, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi et un de ses étudiants au doctorat en […]
Bringing together policymakers, patient advocates, industry leaders, researchers, and global health institutions, the event will explore how rare diseases can drive people-centered, equitable health systems.
Join SCAGO for an informative virtual session on Novel Therapies in Sickle Cell Disease Pain Management: What Patients and Families Should Know.
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