
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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Understanding what matters to children and families: The socioeconomic impact of childhood arthritis
This presentation will share findings from the Health Economics research lead by Dr. Marshall as part of the international UCAN CAN-DU and CURE research program on childhood arthritis.
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National Caregiver Day
Carers Canada is proud to lead the National Caregiver Day 2025 campaign, dedicated to honouring the dedication and resilience of caregivers. This year, they're focused on providing meaningful support through innovative initiatives designed to make a real difference.
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Transdiagnostic approaches vs precision health in neurodevelopmental conditions: perfect match or irreconcilable differences?
Dr. Anagnostou will explore the intersection of transdiagnostic approaches and precision health in neurodevelopmental conditions. With significant investments in both precision medicine and needs-based care, how can learning health systems reconcile these two approaches? This talk will examine emerging data, recent innovations, and ways to integrate these frameworks to improve care for children and youth […]
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National Healthcare Provider Workshop
In celebration of National Caregiving Day, the Canadian Home Care Association (CHCA) is hosting the National Healthcare Provider Workshop on, which will bridge insights from Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest (McMaster University) and the CHCA eiCOMPASS Project, highlighting the transformative work of both initiatives.
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Child Health and Wellness Seminar: Discovery Series: Understanding Mental Health and Neurodiversity Through Systems Neuroscience
Understanding and supporting mental health and neurodiversity requires insight into the brain systems that regulate attention, motivation, mood and thought. Dr. Gruber’slab studies the brain’s role in these functions and how they are shaped by risk factors such as stress, inflammation and abused drugs.
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13th ISSAID Meeting
paris Paris, France13th Meeting of the International Society of Systemic Autoinflammatory Diseases (ISSAID), which will take place in Paris from April 8th to 10th, 2025, at the “Cité Internationale” - a magnificent haven of peace near many transport amenities where you will particularly enjoy the sumptuous Honorat lounge overlooking a lush green park. April in Paris offers […]
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RareKids-CAN Annual Conference
The mission of the RareKids-CAN: Pediatric Rare Disease Clinical Trials and Treatment Network Strategic Planning Conference is to collaboratively shape the future of pediatric rare disease research and clinical trial capacity in Canada. By bringing together over 100 patient and family partners, researchers, sub-platform leaders, and key stakeholders, they aim to co-develop a shared vision […]
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