Showing Up 101
"Showing Up 101" is a gently guided, grief informed experience intended to share a language of loss, introduce frameworks for grieving and coping, and promote openness and connection for moving […]

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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"Showing Up 101" is a gently guided, grief informed experience intended to share a language of loss, introduce frameworks for grieving and coping, and promote openness and connection for moving […]
Join members of the CHILD-BRIGHT National Youth Advocacy Council on Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT as they explore the crucial importance of including people with disabilities in […]
1st Bilateral agreement to deliver on Canada’s promise of accelerating access to therapies for rare disease patients has been signed with BC. Two drugs are listed in the announcement. How […]
Learn about adult and pediatric care for autoinflammatory diseases, research networks, standup comedy, patient advocacy plus breakout rooms.
Are you a parent, caregiver or educator looking for ways to best support a child or children with disabilities? Join panelists for this upcoming webinar! They’ll cover crucial topics to […]
Held in beautiful St. John’s, NL, the 21st Bi-Annual National Scleroderma Conference offers an information-rich opportunity for people living with scleroderma, their caregivers, family members, friends, and medical professionals. Research […]
The CME (Continuing Medical Education) Session hosted at the National Scleroderma Conference is for family practitioners, ER physicians, critical care physicians, internists, rheumatologists, nephrologists, cardiologists, respirologists, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, […]
This year, Rare Diseases International has begun advocating for the World Health Assembly to have a Resolution on Rare Diseases in 2025, and we need your help to make it […]
Symposium 2024 will delve into the strategies, technologies, and best practices that can help HTA providers and health care decision-makers navigate disruption and unlock new opportunities, including appropriate use of […]
The Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA, in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will host a hybrid public workshop on "Scientific Advancements in Gene Therapies: Opportunities for Global […]
This event will be held in Seoul, South Korea, and promises to be an enriching experience filled with insightful discussions and valuable networking opportunities.
Attendees of the 3-day conference, including patients, providers, researchers, clinicians, biopharmaceutical companies, regulatory reviewers and scientists, will leave with knowledge of: Accelerating drug development across neurology, rare diseases, pediatrics, and […]
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