ALS Clinical Trials Unboxed
On Thursday, July 4, at 1 p.m. ET, join ALS Canada for our next ALS Clinical Trials Unboxed webinar to learn more about ongoing ALS clinical trials. In this webinar, Dr. […]

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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On Thursday, July 4, at 1 p.m. ET, join ALS Canada for our next ALS Clinical Trials Unboxed webinar to learn more about ongoing ALS clinical trials. In this webinar, Dr. […]
Cell and gene therapy represent intersecting fields of biomedical research with the shared goal of treating, preventing, or curing diseases. These approaches are aimed at understanding the underlying causes of […]
On Wednesday 10 July, Rare Barometer, the global survey initiative of EURORDIS – Rare Diseases Europe, will launch a new survey on the impact of rare diseases on everyday life. The […]
This event brings together leading researchers, healthcare professionals, patient advocates, policymakers, industry experts, and rare disease patients and families. The summit emphasizes the power of collaboration and solidarity in facing […]
PRISMS 12th International Conference is the largest conference specifically focused on Smith- Magenis Syndrome (SMS) in the world. The conference goal is to educate and share information about SMS while […]
We invite you to our next UDNF Tell Me More Lecture Series on Thursday, July 11th at 12:00 p..m. ET for Why is Obtaining a Diagnosis Challenging? – Navigating the Uncharted […]
Join Dr. Hilary Vallance and Whitney Ayoub-Goulstone, cochairs of the Newborn Screening Advisory Panel, provide an update on our work to develop pan-Canadian guidance for newborn screening programs across the […]
Join Leavitt Partners, LLC, and Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) for the Pediatric Inclusion Roundtable: Effective Inclusion of Children Early in Clinical Trials. The program will engage all stakeholders regarding […]
While each rare disease presents unique challenges, the common thread of stories and experiences unites us as a community. Global Genes rare storytelling initiative aims to empower individuals within the […]
Join our upcoming webinar for a sneak peek into Rare Disease Day 2025! On Wednesday 17 July we will be hosting three webinars throughout the day to cater to different […]
The Ehlers-Danlos Society is delighted to welcome you to register for our 2024 Global Learning Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA! Ehlers-Danlos Society will be hosting this exciting hybrid event, both […]
Webinar objectives: 1. Understand the role that historical and ongoing marginalization play in research participation 2. Discuss how research findings in homogeneous populations are not generalizable to all children 3. […]
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