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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.
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Child Health and Wellness Seminar: Discovery Series: Understanding Mental Health and Neurodiversity Through Systems Neuroscience
Understanding and supporting mental health and neurodiversity requires insight into the brain systems that regulate attention, motivation, mood and thought. Dr. Gruber’slab studies the brain’s role in these functions and how they are shaped by risk factors such as stress, inflammation and abused drugs.
13th ISSAID Meeting
paris Paris, France13th Meeting of the International Society of Systemic Autoinflammatory Diseases (ISSAID), which will take place in Paris from April 8th to 10th, 2025, at the “Cité Internationale” - a magnificent haven of peace near many transport amenities where you will particularly enjoy the sumptuous Honorat lounge overlooking a lush green park. April in Paris offers […]
RareKids-CAN Annual Conference
The mission of the RareKids-CAN: Pediatric Rare Disease Clinical Trials and Treatment Network Strategic Planning Conference is to collaboratively shape the future of pediatric rare disease research and clinical trial capacity in Canada. By bringing together over 100 patient and family partners, researchers, sub-platform leaders, and key stakeholders, they aim to co-develop a shared vision […]
RDI: Leveraging the EML for Access to Rare Disease Treatments
The WHO Essential Medicines List (EML) is a critical instrument for advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by ensuring equitable access to essential medicines. However, its role in rare disease treatment remains under-recognized. This webinar will explore how the EML can serve as a powerful tool to improve access to treatments for persons living with a rare disease (PLWRD) at […]
Thinking Outside of Your In Box: Innovative Fundraising Opportunities
Leadership in rare disease advocacy requires creativity and resourcefulness. This session highlights unconventional fundraising strategies and case studies of successful campaigns. Participants will discover how to secure funding through innovative approaches, such as partnering with non-traditional sponsors, and receive actionable tips to implement these ideas in their own organizations.
ACE Inhibitors as a Cardioprotective Treatment in Dystrophinopathies.
Join C-PATH on April 17, noon ET, for an insightful presentation by Dr. Karim Wahbi, Professor of Cardiology at the University of Paris and head of the Reference Center for Neuromuscular Cardiomyopathies. Dr. Wahbi specializes in the clinical management of cardiomyopathies, with a focus on neuromuscular diseases like Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Neuropsychiatry & Mental Health 2025
Theme: Innovations in Neuropsychiatry and Evolution in Medicines of Neurological Disorders for Better Mental Health.
Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Masterclass
Are you involved in diagnosing or managing Limb-Girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD)? This April 2025, join TREAT-NMD™ in Montreal, Canada, for an in-person educational event designed for healthcare professionals in the neuromuscular field.
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