CORD: Rare Disease Day 2026 Conference
Join CORD for their Annual Rare Disease Day Conference in Toronto!
12 events found.
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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Ehlers-Danlos Society: Biobank Research Event
This initiative supports research into the different types of Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) by collecting biological samples and health information from people with and without these […]
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From Blueprint to Action: How We Can Advance Palliative Care in Canada Together
Access to hospice palliative care in Canada still varies widely, with barriers linked to geography, diagnosis, and social factors. The Blueprint for Action 2025–2030 outlines priorities to improve equitable, culturally […]
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International Drug Repurposing Conference 2026
Join the leading international drug repurposing conference to explore the future of patient-centric medicines repurposing. From rare diseases and AI-driven drug discovery, to policy, funding and community-led success stories, iDR26 […]
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Voices for Rare Advocacy Day
A day dedicated to bringing the voices of Ontario’s rare disease community directly to policymakers.
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RareKids-CAN-Bill C-265 Webinar: Improving Access to Essential Medications in Canada
Join RareKids-CAN for a timely conversation with MP Marcus Powlowski (MP for Thunder Bay – Rainy River) alongside healthcare professionals and patient advocates from across Canada, on improving access to […]
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Newly Diagnosed with a Genetic Aortic Disorder: What You Need to Know
Led by patient advocates, Lindsey Rusche and Liz Martin, this educational webinar is designed specifically for individuals and families who have been newly diagnosed with a genetic aortic disorder. The […]
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ALS Canada: ALS Clinical Trials Unboxed
On Friday, May 15, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET, join ALS Canada for our next ALS Clinical Trials Unboxed webinar to learn more about ongoing ALS clinical trials.
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RQMO: Le grand pouvoir des petites populations
6e épisode de la série de webinaires RARE.QC-RQMO présenté par Simon Girard, Ph.D, Professeur en génétique humaine, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi et un de ses étudiants au doctorat en […]
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Rare Diseases International: A Catalyst for Global Health Transformation
Bringing together policymakers, patient advocates, industry leaders, researchers, and global health institutions, the event will explore how rare diseases can drive people-centered, equitable health systems.
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4th Heritable Aortic Disorders Symposium
Join the Heritable Aortic Disorders community in Vancouver on May 22–23, 2026 for an in-person event bringing together experts from across Canada and around the world to discuss the latest […]
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15th edition of the International Myotonic Dystrophy Consortium (IDMC-15)
The event will now make a stop in Canada, in the picturesque and warm Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean region of the province of Quebec. A unique opportunity to network and share advances and […]
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