Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s 2026 Webinar: Spotlight on CF Research 2026
Register now for Cystic Fibrosis Canada's 2026 Spotlight on CF Research Webinar, offered in English and French with live simultaneous interpretation.

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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Register now for Cystic Fibrosis Canada's 2026 Spotlight on CF Research Webinar, offered in English and French with live simultaneous interpretation.
Scientific and medical advances in rare diseases continue to accelerate — but equitable access to diagnosis, treatment, and care remains out of reach for millions of people living with a rare disease. This webinar offers a practical look at how innovative financing models can help close these gaps. The session will explore a range of […]
The Sickle Cell Disease Association of Canada (SCDAC), in partnership with the Interdisciplinary Centre for Black Health (ICBH), is bringing the sickle cell community together at the University of Ottawa for a one-day gathering of learning, collaboration and action. This conference brings together patients, families, healthcare professionals, researchers, advocates, educators and caregivers.
Join Durhane Wong-Rieger (CORD) and Don Husereau (University of Ottawa) for a discussion on moving from genomic testing readiness to rare disease system readiness and shaping the next phase of Canada’s Rare Disease Strategy
Join RareKids-CAN Clinical Trial Navigator Ameen Abdelmajid of the IWK Health for a series of community information sessions in partnership with Halifax Public Libraries. These free sessions are designed for families, caregivers, and community members interested in learning more about pediatric rare diseases, the diagnostic journey, available supports, patient advocacy resources, and opportunities to participate […]
ERDERA will host an informational webinar on 6 July 2026. During this session, participants will have the opportunity to hear directly from ERDERA experts, who will present the objectives, scope, and requirements of the call, and address questions from prospective applicants.
CIHR is hosting an information session to provide interested Canadian applicants with information on the requirements of the “ERDERA Clinical Trial Call 2026 (ECTC 2026)” funding opportunity and to answer questions on how to apply.
Join Dysautonomia International in Houston, Texas, July 9–12, 2026 for the 14th Annual Dysautonomia International Conference, the world’s largest conference on autonomic disorders.
Register today for IMPaCT's next webinar with Ami Baba, PhD, where she'll discuss Responsible Research Practices: How Reporting Guidelines Can Improve Child Health Trials. ✅ Identify who needs trial reporting guidelines ✅ Introduce pediatric-specific reporting guideline extensions for trials and systematic reviews ✅ Describe how SPIRIT-C, CONSORT-C, TIDieR-C, and PRISMA-C can impact both upstream and […]
CORD is pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar, The Cost of Waiting: Socioeconomic Impact of Rare Disease in Canada . Join patients, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, policy makers and health system leaders for a conversation on the real-world impacts of delayed diagnosis and fragmented care, and what Canada can do to reduce the burden […]
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