CureDuchenne FUTURES National Conference
JW Marriott Orlando Orlando, FL, United StatesThe CureDuchenne FUTURES National Conference is an annual event focused on bringing education, connection, and hope to the entire Duchenne community.
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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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Global Rare Diseases Research Symposium
Greenland International Convention Center Shanghai, ChinaIRDiRC is co-hosting together with Hope for Rare Foundation and Fudan University, the Global Rare Diseases Research Symposium & The Second China Rare Disease Research and Translational Medicine Annual Conference on May 23-25 in Shanghai (China). The conference will last for 2.5 days with 21 parallel sessions and several satellite meetings. It will bring together […]
Gene Therapy Webinar Series – Episode 5: Genetic therapies and therapy developments for epileptic disorders
Dimitri Kullmann is a consultant neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and professor of neurology at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology. He trained in Oxford and London, and is a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences and of the Royal Society. He specialises in neurocritical care and myasthenia gravis. His research […]
IMAGINE Patient Training Experiences Through the PaCER Program
Best Western Plus Village Park Inn Calgary, Alberta, CanadaJoin IMAGINE SPOR tomorrow for Dr. Deborah Marshall's (Steering Committee Member) session on : "IMAGINE Patient Training Experiences Through the PaCER Program" at the 2024 Northwest SPOR Collaborative Forum!
Basic Research Summer School
McGill University Montreal, Quebec, CanadaThe inaugural NMD4C basic science research summer school for neuromuscular research trainees will be held over May 27th-28th, 2024 in Montreal, QC. This annual summer school will serve to provide lecture-based and hands-on training workshops to neuromuscular trainees in cutting-edge wet lab and bioinformatics techniques, while providing an environment for trainees to present their research and network in-person with colleagues […]
Network 2 Network May Community Forum
Register for the next N2 Canada Community Forum, where N2 will celebrate International Clinical Trials Day! Raisa Chowdhury, Project Coordinator from the Canadian Cancer Trials Network (3CTN) will present their new EDI way finder tool. Additionally, Sarah Bridges, Research Coordinator from the Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit and the N2 Public Engagement Committee Co-Chair will present […]
Gene Therapy Webinar Series: Episode 6 – Genetic therapies and therapy developments for muscular dystrophies (DMD, LGMD)
Prof. Dr. Annemieke Aartsma-Rus is a professor of Translational Genetics at the Department of Human Genetics of the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC, the Netherlands). She played an important role in the development of antisense mediated exon skipping for Duchenne muscular dystrophy during her PhD research (2000-2004) at the LUMC. Her work currently focuses on […]
Perinatal and Child Health Research Annual Meetings
Sheraton Wall Centre Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaThe realm of perinatal child health research is undergoing a rapid transformation. To enhance the well-being of our children and families, it is imperative to foster collaborative research endeavors, facilitate data sharing, provide training, and encourage networking among researchers and institutions. Consequently, nine networks have united their annual meetings to facilitate connections and eliminate obstacles […]
FcRn Inhibitors and Novel Options for Myasthenia Gravis
Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) is pleased to present a webinar on the neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) pathway for people with generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG). MDC is excited to have their webinar speaker discuss next generation treatments for Myasthenia Gravis and help us understand how these treatments work in the neuromuscular pathway.
CPD-Accredited Webinar | Neuromuscular Mystery Case Rounds: Shoulder Asymmetry in a 3 year old
This case-based rounds webinar is for Canadian clinicians, academics, and trainees with an interest in neuromuscular disease. NMD4C and MDC are providing organizational and technical support. This is a an independent clinical/academic webinar with no industry sponsorship or influence.
Accessing Data through DASH: CanPath & HDRN Canada Partnership
Are you a researcher seeking data from Canada’s largest population study – the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health (CanPath)? HDRN Canada’s Data Access Support Hub (DASH) offers coordinated services to researchers interested in accessing administrative health data from more than one province or territory in Canada. Learn about the innovative partnership between CanPath and HDRN […]
Gene Therapy Webinar Series: Episode 7 – Health technology assessment (HTA) of genetic therapies
Oriana Ciani is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Public Management and Policy, Health Economics, and HTA (Health Technology Assessment) Area at SDA Bocconi School of Management. Her collaboration with SDA began in 2010. She coordinates the Epidemiology and Public Health module in the “Master of International Health Care Management, Economics and Politics” (MIHMEP) […]
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