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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Living with a rare condition can significantly impact a person’s identity, as they may struggle to separate who they are from their condition. This internal conflict is often intensified during formative years, affecting self-perception and even sexuality. The stigma and discrimination associated with rare diseases, especially genetic ones, add further challenges. Carriers of genetic conditions […]
Educational webinars on rare neurological, neuromuscular and movement disorders jointly organized by the European Reference Networks for Rare Neurological Diseases (ERN-RND) and Neuromuscular Diseases (ERN-EuroNMD) and the European Academy of Neurology (EAN).
This monthly Q&A drop-in session is available for people living with ALS, their families, caregivers, and anyone close to someone living with the disease who is seeking information or might have questions about ALS research and/or clinical trials.
You are invited to join an insightful webinar hosted by ERNICA, eUROGEN, and EURORDIS on Mental health and behavioral difficulties in children with rare neonatal surgical disease: assessment, outcomes and implications for research, policy and practice'. This interactive session will raise awareness of the mental health and behavioral challenges faced by children with rare neonatal surgical […]
Delivered by Prof. Anders Oldfors (University of Gothenburg, Sweden) on November 21st 2024 at 16:00 Paris Time This is a EURO-NMD webinar in collaboration with ERN-RND (rare neurological disorders) and European Academy of Neurology. READ CAREFULLY please: By registering and attending the webinar you consent to the recording of the webinar and its later diffusion […]
Join Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s National Advocacy Update on Thursday, November 21, from 7-8 PM ET. This virtual event is open to volunteer advocates, and anyone wanting to advocate for individuals living with cystic fibrosis.
GRIDS brings together world renowned experts from across the globe to discuss recent developments and unique challenges in the field of lysosomal storage disorders and/or rare genetic diseases.
The Role of Genetic Counselors in Genomic Mainstreaming is an international panel discussion and interactive Q & A with Demetra Georgiou, Genomic Transformation Manager at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Jill Stopfer, Associate Director of Genetic Counseling at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and Laura Hercher, Director of Student Research at Sarah Lawrence College Human […]
Educational webinars on rare neurological, neuromuscular and movement disorders jointly organized by the European Reference Networks for Rare Neurological Diseases (ERN-RND) and Neuromuscular Diseases (ERN-EuroNMD) and the European Academy of Neurology (EAN).
Stem Cell Network is excited to partner with the University of Toronto’s Applied Organoid Core in delivering the 2024 Organoid Symposium: Generation and Applications of iPSC-Derived Organoid Models! Human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC)-derived organoid research offers unique opportunities to explore human disease, advance personalized drug discovery, and study complex biological processes such as development and […]
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