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.
The International Symposium on Arthrogryposis provides a platform for learning and exchanging on the clinical management and research in Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) in the areas of genetics, orthopedics, and rehabilitation. Multisite collaborations are key to advance research initiatives and standardize practice across centers.
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. […]
The webinar series is all about patient engagement in health research, also known as patient and public involvement (UK) or consumer involvement (Australia). It is worth mentioning that ‘patient engagement’ in health research is distinctly different from signing up to be a research participant. Taking part in a study as a participant (for example trying […]
The 2024 meeting of the International Consortium on Newborn Sequencing (ICoNS) will be held in New York City, USA on October 9 – 10, 2024. ICoNS is the premier event for connecting with top experts and gaining insights into the frontier of newborn sequencing as screening for ushering in the era of preventive medicine.
The ESID 2024 meeting in Marseille will cover the latest most exciting discoveries in basic and clinical science covering our expanding field, bringing together internationally renowned scientists and clinicians to present and discuss major and exciting developments in diagnosis, clinical management, genetics, immunobiology of inborn errors of immunity, through keynote lectures, symposia, educational workshops, interactive sessions, poster […]
During this session, Dr. Al Freedman will provide tools and resources for supporting the mental health needs of rare disease patients, families and communities.
The EPNS has been organising Research Meetings since 2008. With an aim to enhance research in Paediatric Neurology, the meeting brings together leaders in the field, active researchers and young fellows who are interested to join or to set up research projects. It is a forum for researchers in Paediatric Neurology, where they present their […]
The 2024 RQMO educational day will focus on a theme that affects many families who have a child with a rare disease: The transition to adulthood of children with differences.
Children’s Healthcare Canada and co-hosts, the Janeway Children's Hospital Foundation and NL Health Services, invite you to join us in picturesque Newfoundland and Labrador from October 20-22, at the St. John’s Convention Centre for their 2024 Annual Conference, Right-Sizing Health Systems for Kids: Navigating to Brighter Futures. For those unable to attend in person, a […]
The World Orphan Drug Congress is the largest, most established European meeting dedicated to orphan drugs. This year the conference will take place in Barcelona, Spain. From cell & gene therapy, genetic testing, market access to real world evidence, this one meeting covers the whole orphan drugs value chain where science, government and manufacturers all […]
Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) and the Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada (NMD4C) are pleased to invite you to a webinar on treatment updates in Pompe disease. This case-based rounds webinar is for Canadian clinicians, academics, and trainees with an interest in neuromuscular disease.
Educational webinars on rare neurological, neuromuscular and movement disorders jointly organized by the European Reference Networks for Rare Neurological Diseases (ERN-RND) and Neuromuscular Diseases (ERN-EuroNMD) and the European Academy of Neurology (EAN).
The Canadian Children, Youth and Communities (CCYC) In | Equity Conference is an interdisciplinary conference designed to bring together pediatric health and allied health care professionals to address health care inequities from birth to adolescence using a family-centred approach. This conference explores health equity topics specific to marginalized communities in the Canadian health care system […]
The International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) invites you to this live RettEd session with a goal of educating families on an approach to the treatment of epilepsy in Rett syndrome
The SCAGO is excited to announce the October Learning for Life session “Sickle Cell Disease and Complications including Stroke” slated for Sat. October 26th! Attendees will leave the session with a rich knowledge of how to prevent complications of Sickle Cell Disease and improve their health outcomes.
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the TREAT-NMD Advisory committee for therapeutics (TACT). TACT was set up in 2009 by Prof. Volker Straub and Kate Bushby to provide the neuromuscular community with a unique drug development resource. The aim is to give transparent and consistent guidance to the neuromuscular research community in order to advance […]
The symposium is designed for industry professionals involved in developing treatments for rare neuromuscular diseases and offers a unique opportunity to learn from past mistakes, engage with leading experts, and gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities within the field. Attendees can expect interactive sessions and opportunities to pose questions to the speakers, fostering […]
Join the Canadian Rare Disease Network (CRDN) - Réseau Canadien des Maladies Rares - for a dynamic townhall to engage with thought leaders, experts, and the rare disease community as we explore and shape the future of rare disease care and research in Canada. This townhall will provide an overview of the CRDN and its […]
This Conference is for primary care practitioners and physician specialists who encounter patients with complex health issues and chronic pain in their clinical practice, which may or may not be related to Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes or hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (EDS/HSD+).
The Ehlers-Danlos Society is delighted to welcome you to register for the EDS ECHO Summit: Diet and Nutrition, a virtual event held on November 2, 2024. This event is suitable for community members, their friends, families, and caregivers, as well as healthcare professionals.