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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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Rare Disease Day 2025: Unlocking Hope for Rare Diseases
On Saturday March 1st, the Rare Disease Network of Alberta (rDNA) will be hosting Rare Disease Day 2025: Unlocking Hope for Rare Diseases in Edmonton. Members from their team will be attending!
RQMO 2025 International Rare Disease Day
To celebrate International Rare Disease Day, the RQMO is organizing an activity on March 1, 2025 at the Sandman Hotel located at 999, rue de Sérigny in Longueuil. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be followed by a networking cocktail from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The activity […]
RE(ACT) Congress and IRDiRC Conference
Brussels, Belgium Brussels, BelgiumThe RE(ACT) Congress and IRDiRC Conference 2025, held jointly by the BLACKSWAN Foundation, the International Rare Diseases Research Consortium (IRDiRC) and the European Rare Diseases Research Alliance (ERDERA). From March 5th to 7th, 2025, we will gather in the vibrant city of Brussels (Belgium) for an unparalleled exchange of knowledge and ideas. The RE(ACT) Congress […]
ALS Clinical Trials Unboxed
Join ALS Canada, on March 6 at 1:00 pm ET, for ALS Clinical Trials Unboxed. In this webinar, Dr. Lauren Kett, Medical Director of Clinical Development at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals will present on the Phase 1 LUMINA study, an investigational antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) targeting calpain-2 for the potential treatment of ALS.
Navigating the Transition from Pediatric to Adult Neuroimmunology Care
This webinar will provide an overview of the transition from pediatric to adult medical care, featuring insights from a pediatric neurologist, social worker, and a neuropsychologist. Topics will include maintaining continuity of care, managing complex medical conditions, self-advocacy in healthcare settings, and addressing social and emotional considerations. The discussion aims to support patients, families, and […]
Empowering Patients 2025: A Cell and Gene Therapies Summit
This free, virtual event in two half-day sessions offers educational discussions for foundation leaders, patients, and caregivers to better understand #GeneTherapy and #CellTherapy.
NMOSD in sub-Saharan Africa
The experts will provide insights and answer questions about the prevalence and incidence of NMOSD, diagnostics, available treatments, immunizations, clinical trials, and more. Patients, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and advocates from around the world are invited to attend. Live participants will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the experts. The webinar will be recorded […]
Rare Disease Day 2025 by McGill’s RareDIG
McGill’s RareDIG is excited to welcome you to their seventh edition of Rare Disease Day! Students, researchers, physicians, patients, and community members, including the RQMO, will meet at Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) in Montreal on March 18th at 6:30 pm to discuss the challenges faced by people with rare diseases, […]
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