Int’l Autoinflammatory Awareness Month 2024: Patient Care & Advocacy
Learn about adult and pediatric care for autoinflammatory diseases, research networks, standup comedy, patient advocacy plus breakout rooms.
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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.
Watch our walkthrough videos in English and French for guidance navigating the calendar HERE.
Exploring the Brain – Advocating for Your Child with Disabilities
Are you a parent, caregiver or educator looking for ways to best support a child or children with disabilities? Join panelists for this upcoming webinar! They’ll cover crucial topics to help you advocate and achieve results for your child. Learn how to navigate the individualized education program (IEP) process effectively; foster a positive, inclusive school […]
21st BI-ANNUAL NATIONAL SCLERODERMA CONFERENCE
St John's Conference Centre St John's, Newfoundland, CanadaHeld in beautiful St. John’s, NL, the 21st Bi-Annual National Scleroderma Conference offers an information-rich opportunity for people living with scleroderma, their caregivers, family members, friends, and medical professionals. Research updates, panel discussions, keynotes, workshops, and other educational sessions are led by leading scleroderma researchers, healthcare professionals and other industry leading professionals. Whether you are […]
Canadian Scleroderma Research Group – Navigating Systemic Sclerosis Waters
The CME (Continuing Medical Education) Session hosted at the National Scleroderma Conference is for family practitioners, ER physicians, critical care physicians, internists, rheumatologists, nephrologists, cardiologists, respirologists, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and students.
WHA Resolution on Rare Diseases Webinar
This year, Rare Diseases International has begun advocating for the World Health Assembly to have a Resolution on Rare Diseases in 2025, and we need your help to make it a success. This webinar, co-hosted by RDI the Arab Republic of Egypt, the State of Qatar, and Spain will be an opportunity to explain in […]
Canada’s Drug Agency 2024 Symposium: From Disruption to Opportunity: Embracing Change in Health Care
Shaw Centre Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaSymposium 2024 will delve into the strategies, technologies, and best practices that can help HTA providers and health care decision-makers navigate disruption and unlock new opportunities, including appropriate use of health technology. Discover how embracing change can lead to innovative HTA methods, greater equity, enhanced patient care, and more effective use of data and analytics. […]
Scientific Advancements in Gene Therapies: Opportunities for Global Regulatory Convergence
The Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA, in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will host a hybrid public workshop on "Scientific Advancements in Gene Therapies: Opportunities for Global Regulatory Convergence." Gene therapies work by replacing, silencing, and/or modifying specific genes within a cell to treat, prevent, or cure a disease, and have been […]
13th Conference of Undiagnosed Diseases Network International
Seoul National University Children's Hospital Seoul, Korea, Republic ofThis event will be held in Seoul, South Korea, and promises to be an enriching experience filled with insightful discussions and valuable networking opportunities.
C-Path 2024 Global Impact Conference
Attendees of the 3-day conference, including patients, providers, researchers, clinicians, biopharmaceutical companies, regulatory reviewers and scientists, will leave with knowledge of: Accelerating drug development across neurology, rare diseases, pediatrics, and beyond. Integrating insights across therapeutic areas to advance the process for novel treatments and cures. The power of every precious data point in rare and […]
PxP 2024 Conference (For Patients, By Patients)
Standing for ‘For Patients, By Patients’, PxP 2024 is entirely led by an international team of patient and public partners and is a Patients Included™ event. Our purpose is to share resources, mentorship and community with patient partners and others involved in health research. Ultimately, our goal is partnering to make research stronger. This free, […]
31st European Paediatric Rheumatology
Sweden Gothenburg, SwedenAs always at PReS meetings, the invited faculty represents internationally renowned clinicians and scientists who will present and discuss significant and exciting developments in pathophysiology, diagnostics, and clinical management of pediatric rheumatology. In the program they will recognize some of the favorites over the year: Grand debates and Thieves market. Added to that many outstanding […]
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