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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This year, the 8th edition of Duchenne Patient Academy will take place. The Academy provides online training for Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy (DMD/BMD) patient advocates. Duchenne Patient Academy 2024 will take place on Friday December 6, and Saturday December 7 fully online. Over the course of 2 days, Duchenne Patient Academy attendees will listen to […]
This webinar will provide an introduction to the Health Policy Trials Unit at the University of Calgary, which was established with funding from ACT Canada. The presenters will define policy trials and illustrate key elements and challenges of policy trials through examples of past and current projects. Learning objectives: 1. Understand what health policy trials […]
This presentation will summarize existing evidence as well as evidence gaps regarding mental health outcomes in children with neurodevelopmental conditions including rare genetic disorders.
Join ALS Canada and a panel of presenters for the ALS Canada Webinar: Exploring Holistic Therapies to learn about various holistic therapies and techniques including Reiki, deep breathing, intuitive energy healing, and wellness drumming. Each presenter will have a small presentation and demonstration.
This Webinar will: Provide general information on the call, including its scientific goals, administrative aspects, support services, and patient engagement strategies. Address your questions through two dedicated Q&A sessions.
This webinar will explore how rare conditions shape and inform social and family relationships, drawing from the lived experience of affected individuals, caregivers and parents, and siblings. The outcome of the webinar will be a factsheet to help increase awareness about the impact of rare conditions on both social and family relationships, and how to […]
The European Rare Diseases Research Alliance (ERDERA) invites you to the Joint Transnational Call (JTC) 2025 Extended Information Webinar. Objectives of this webinar: The webinar scheduled for January 14th aims to provide educational and preparatory support to applicants at the pre-proposal stage, focusing on key elements that enhance the quality of their submissions. The objectives include: […]
NMD4C and MDC are pleased to invite you to a webinar on Exploring the clinical trial landscape in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Challenges, opportunities and consideration of a possible cholesterol metabolism-related target. NMD4C and MDC are providing organizational and technical support. This is a an independent clinical/academic webinar with no industry sponsorship or influence.
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