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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This event brings together leading researchers, healthcare professionals, patient advocates, policymakers, industry experts, and rare disease patients and families. The summit emphasizes the power of collaboration and solidarity in facing rare diseases.
PRISMS 12th International Conference is the largest conference specifically focused on Smith- Magenis Syndrome (SMS) in the world. The conference goal is to educate and share information about SMS while providing opportunities for engagement and community amongst SMS families and professionals. This educational and family support multi-day event is a critical program for the SMS […]
We invite you to our next UDNF Tell Me More Lecture Series on Thursday, July 11th at 12:00 p..m. ET for Why is Obtaining a Diagnosis Challenging? – Navigating the Uncharted Waters of an Ultra Rare Disease. Are you an undiagnosed patient who has been on a long diagnostic odyssey? Come join us for a discussion […]
Join Dr. Hilary Vallance and Whitney Ayoub-Goulstone, cochairs of the Newborn Screening Advisory Panel, provide an update on our work to develop pan-Canadian guidance for newborn screening programs across the country in support of the Government of Canada’s National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Diseases. This update will focus on the foundational elements in scope […]
Join Leavitt Partners, LLC, and Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) for the Pediatric Inclusion Roundtable: Effective Inclusion of Children Early in Clinical Trials. The program will engage all stakeholders regarding the need for including children earlier in clinical development, the requirements for early inclusion, and the most effective means for meeting those requirements.
While each rare disease presents unique challenges, the common thread of stories and experiences unites us as a community. Global Genes rare storytelling initiative aims to empower individuals within the community with the tools to share their narratives through various mediums such as blogs, articles, in-person presentations, and podcasts.
Join our upcoming webinar for a sneak peek into Rare Disease Day 2025! On Wednesday 17 July we will be hosting three webinars throughout the day to cater to different time zones, so no matter where you are in the world, you can stay up to date on what to expect for the 2025 campaign. […]
The Ehlers-Danlos Society is delighted to welcome you to register for our 2024 Global Learning Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA! Ehlers-Danlos Society will be hosting this exciting hybrid event, both in-person and virtually. Join individuals and families with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) for up to five days of learning, collaboration, and […]
Webinar objectives: 1. Understand the role that historical and ongoing marginalization play in research participation 2. Discuss how research findings in homogeneous populations are not generalizable to all children 3. Describe research approaches that can improve diversity and inclusion in pediatric clinical trials
Please join Sumaira Ahmed, NMOSD patient and founder of The Sumaira Foundation, for a panel discussion featuring five patients living with rare neuroimmune conditions. Patient perspectives and lived experiences are essential to guiding R&D efforts and generating real-world evidence for therapeutic advances. This is especially true for rare diseases such as NMOSD, MOGAD, autoimmune encephalitis […]
Willeke van Roon-Mom is a full professor of Human Genetics, in particular of translational studies of neurodegenerative disorders. Her work is highly translational in nature, working in close collaboration with clinical departments and industry. Unique patient-driven fund raising initiatives contribute not only financial input, but also patient perspective to research programs in her group. The […]
This year our patient conference is ONE DAY ONLY, with optional activities happening Saturday. Keynote by Dr. Brent Derry, many expert presentations, and lunch with the scientists, as well as time to mingle with other patients.
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