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.
Join RareKids-CAN on September 17, 2025, from 2-3pm ET for their next education session, led by their Patient and Family Engagement Facilitators. This session is open to everyone interested in strengthening engagement practices. Don't miss out!
The Lupus100 Project, recognized as a winner of the 2025 Patient Partnership Good Practice Challenge, highlights the crucial role of patient partnership in improving communication about rare diseases such as lupus.
La 2e édition de la Journée québécoise sur les sarcomes rassemble la communauté médicale et scientifique québécoise œuvrant dans le domaine des sarcomes. Il offre une occasion unique pour : Assister à des conférences et présentations de pointe Favoriser des collaborations interinstitutionnelles porteuses Renforcer les liens entre chercheuses, chercheurs, cliniciennes et cliniciens pour maximiser notre impact […]
This year’s theme focuses on how nutrition can support mitochondrial health. You’ll hear from experts across Australia, Italy, and Brazil, sharing practical strategies and the latest research relevant to LHON and other types of mito.
350 million people live with an undiagnosed disease worldwide. Genome sequencing can provide answers for 40% of the People Living With Undiagnosed Disease (PLWUD) but around 60% still don’t receive a diagnosis. The purpose of the Undiagnosed Hackathon is trying to find new ways and collaborations to solve the undiagnosed diseases, that can’t be solved […]
Please join this 1.5-hour live virtual meeting to hear esteemed faculty describe the global economic impact of rare diseases on patients and healthcare systems. Expert community advocates will also share their practical experience of advancing patients’ needs with key stakeholders. Panel discussion and audience questions will consider how to have meaningful impact in your country […]
As part of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network’s long-term vision, Connected in Care are hosting their second biennial educational conference at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites in Richmond Hill on Wednesday, September 24 – Friday, September 26, 2025.
1st episode of the RQMO - RARE webinar series. QC presented by Camille Bouchard, PhD student in molecular medicine in the laboratory of Professor Jacques P. Tremblay, Université Laval Moderator: Jonathan Pratt, Executive Director of the RQMO
The 6th Western Canadian Neuromuscular Conference is confirmed for 2026! Don’t miss the opportunity to network with leading experts and stay at the forefront of medical advancements in the field of neuromuscular diseases.
Registration information coming soon.
Orange Shirt Day is an opportunity to honour survivors and raise awareness of the lasting impacts of residential schools. It's also a time to celebrate the resilience of Indigenous Peoples and to nourish our shared commitment to reconciliation. The Indigenous Health Program will host a film screening and hold space with guest speakers and performers […]
The Stem Cell Network (SCN) and the National Research Council Canada (NRC) are excited to contribute to the national conversation on cell and gene therapy for rare diseases. Building on the 2024 event titled “Canadian Rare Disease Ecosystem Symposium: Genetic Therapies for Rare Disease”, SCN and NRC are pleased to invite you to the Canadian […]
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