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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. 

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 of

This 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, Sweden

As 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 […]

Designing effectiveness-implementation hybrid trials in child health research

The webinar will introduce effectiveness-hybrid designs, showcase examples, and outline important considerations for conducting these types of studies. It will also briefly summarize tensions that may occur in conducting implementation research and mention tools to support implementation planning and execution.

Global Alliance for Genomics and Health – 12th Plenary

Park Hyatt Melbourne Melbourne, Australia

GA4GH 12th Plenary brings together organisations and initiatives from the genomics and health community for keynotes, talks, and workshops. The conference will focus on genomic and clinical data sharing issues that pervade diverse industries, disciplines, and communities.

CANPKU+ 2024 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Please note only those who are current members will have the availability to vote at the upcoming AGM. Please check your profile to see if your membership is current. Not current? Sign up to become a member or renew your membership at www.canpku.org/membership

EMPOWER & INSPIRE 3RD ANNUAL LEIGH SYNDROME SYMPOSIUM

Empower & Inspire: Understanding and Accelerating Research for Leigh Syndrome Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Brought to you by: ​Cure Mito Foundation & integrative Cardiovascular Metabolism and Pathophysiology Laboratory (iCaMP) at Boston University For details please visit curemito.org/conference  

RITA Patient-Centered: Risk of Infection and Immunological Rare Diseases

Join the webinar "Risk of Infection and Immunological Rare Diseases," featuring Dr. Laia Alsina, MD, PhD, Chief of the Clinical Immunology and Primary Immunodeficiencies Reference Unit at Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, Barcelona. This patient-centered webinar, organised by RITA, is part of a new series led by Education WG Chair Jordi Anton, alongside Savino Sciascia […]

Rare Disease Day 2025 webinar: Enhancing Accessibility in Physical and Digital Spaces

Join on 18 September at 2 pm (CEST, UTC+2) for our Rare Disease Day Webinar, “Enhancing Accessibility in Physical and Digital Spaces.” Discover innovative strategies for making environments more inclusive for people with rare diseases, featuring insights from accessibility experts and patient advocates. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions with speakers Adéla […]

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