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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.
ALS Canada Webinar: Exploring Holistic Therapies
Join ALS Canada and a panel of presenters for the ALS Canada Webinar: Exploring Holistic Therapies to learn about various holistic therapies and techniques including Reiki, deep breathing, intuitive energy healing, and wellness drumming. Each presenter will have a small presentation and demonstration.
ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2025 Information Webinar
This Webinar will: Provide general information on the call, including its scientific goals, administrative aspects, support services, and patient engagement strategies. Address your questions through two dedicated Q&A sessions.
Webinar: How do rare conditions impact family and social relationships
This webinar will explore how rare conditions shape and inform social and family relationships, drawing from the lived experience of affected individuals, caregivers and parents, and siblings. The outcome of the webinar will be a factsheet to help increase awareness about the impact of rare conditions on both social and family relationships, and how to […]
ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2025 Extended Information Webinar
The European Rare Diseases Research Alliance (ERDERA) invites you to the Joint Transnational Call (JTC) 2025 Extended Information Webinar. Objectives of this webinar: The webinar scheduled for January 14th aims to provide educational and preparatory support to applicants at the pre-proposal stage, focusing on key elements that enhance the quality of their submissions. The objectives include: […]
CPD-Accredited Webinar | Exploring the clinical trial landscape in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Challenges, opportunities and consideration of a possible cholesterol metabolism-related target
NMD4C and MDC are pleased to invite you to a webinar on Exploring the clinical trial landscape in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Challenges, opportunities and consideration of a possible cholesterol metabolism-related target. NMD4C and MDC are providing organizational and technical support. This is a an independent clinical/academic webinar with no industry sponsorship or influence.
CIHI-Foundations of Patient Partnering Virtual Sessions
Calling all patient and family partners! Are you interested in attending a training session to learn about foundational patient engagement concepts, participate in skill-building activities, and network with other patient and family partners? Consider signing up for a free 3-hour virtual training session developed in collaboration by CIHI and the Patient Advisors Network (PAN).
ACT Canada Webinar Series: Engaging patient partners in your CIHR grant application: Everything you ever wanted to know with Maureen Smith & Andrea Chow (Ontario)
Learning Objectives: Review the ways in which patients can contribute as partners on your CHIR grant application Identify the challenges and barriers to patients in fulfilling grant application requirements and how researchers can support patient partners Describe the considerations specific to grant application requirements for researchers working with patient partners from groups who are frequently […]
TREAT-NMD Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1) Expert Masterclass
Registrations are now open for our virtual DM1 Expert Masterclass on 16th January 2025, chaired by Nicholas Johnson and Benedikt Schoser. This event is designed for healthcare providers involved in diagnosing and managing DM1. Gain the latest insights on diagnostic pathways, standards of care, and emerging therapies, while engaging with experts, patients, and peers to […]
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