Rare Disease Day 2026 – Concept Introduction
Company representatives and Rare Disease Day National Partners are warmly invited to this introductory session unveiling the vision for the 2026 campaign.
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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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IMPaCT Webinar – An Overview of Current and Future Clinical Trials in Children: a European Perspective
Dr. Eva Degraeuwe (MD-PhD) is a dedicated pediatric resident and researcher in pediatric nephrology and global clinical trial optimilisation. Working in many Global networks focused on rare and low prevalance diseases, she has completed her PhD in 2024 participating and guiding over 35 clinical trials. Moreover, she has a passion for patient engagement, especially within […]
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Platelet Disorder Support Association (PDSA)-Immune Thrombocytopenia Conference 2025
This year, PDSA will host its 25th annual update on immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) for patients, caregivers and the medical community in Philadelphia, PA July 25-27. This year’s patient conference will take place at The Logan, Philadelphia, in the Center City District.
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Community of Practice- Beyond Inclusion: Co-Designing with Lived Experience to Build Meaningful Partnerships in Stroke Research
📢 On July 30th from 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST Emine Kocabas, Ashley Berger, & Vishma Sookdeo will be speaking about “Beyond Inclusion: Co-Designing with Lived Experience to Build Meaningful Partnerships in Stroke Research”.
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7th International Indigenous Voices in Social Work Conference 2025 One Child Every Child: Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Doing, Connecting, and Being for Advancing the Well-Being of Our Future Generations
Situated between the Rocky Mountains and prairielands of Treaty 7 Territory in what we now call Southern Alberta, Canada, the 7th International Indigenous Voices in Social Work (IIVSW) Conference is a vital forum for sharing Indigenous perspectives and experiences in the field of social work. This global gathering brings together a diverse and inspiring community […]
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ALS Canada: Driving & ALS Webinar
Join ALS Canada and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre to learn about the impact of ALS on driving ability, adaptive driving equipment, how an ALS diagnosis may affect insurance, and available alternative options.
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PxP Africa 2025: Virtual Meeting August 13, 2025 From Research Participants to Patient Partners in Research: Centering African Patients Voices
PxP Africa is the first regional PxP meeting, led by Joab Wako and Kwanele Asante who are members of the 2025 steering committee for the global PxP conference taking place in September. PxP Africa will spotlight the critical role of patient partners—especially African patients—as active contributors in research, not just research participants. The session will […]
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PxP Australia 2025
PxP Australia is a regional webinar, led by Letisha Living and Janelle Bowden who are members of the 2025 steering committee for the global PxP conference taking place in September. The theme of PxP Australia is "working well together" and Dr. Joan Carlini will be joining the session as a speaker.
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Genome Editing in Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine
CRISPR-based genome editing has revolutionized biomedical research, offering powerful tools to investigate gene function, model diseases, and develop novel therapies. This focused workshop will provide participants with both theoretical grounding and practical insights into current genome editing technologies. The Stem Cell Network (SCN) is pleased to offer the online workshop “Genome Editing in Stem Cells […]
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2025 Transdisciplinary Child & Maternal Health Trainee Research Day
Led by the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute Trainee Association (ACHRITA) in partnership with the Owerko Centre and ACHRI, the graduate portion of this symposium is funded by UCalgary's Graduate Students' Association.
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