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SUMMARY:MitoRevolution Research Symposium and Innovation Day
DESCRIPTION:Researchers\, clinicians\, and trainees working in mitochondrial science are invited to attend the 6th Annual MitoRevolution Research Symposium and Innovation Day\, hosted by their partners Mito2i\, on Thursday\, April 9\, 2026\, at the MaRS Auditorium in Toronto.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/mitorevolution-research-symposium-and-innovation-day/
CATEGORIES:Caregiver,Clinical Trials,Events,In Person,Industry,National,Patient Focused,Policy,Research Focused
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SUMMARY:Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Research Symposium is a two-day event\, April 9-10\, designed to bring together clinicians\, researchers\, students\, patients\, and community partners to examine current research\, clinical challenges\, and emerging approaches to the diagnosis and management of the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes.⁠\n⁠
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/ehlers-danlos-syndrome-eds-research-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Caregiver,Clinical Trials,Conferences,Healthcare,Hybrid,Industry,International,Patient Focused,Policy,Research Focused
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SUMMARY:ALS Clinical Trials Unboxed
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, April 10\, at 1:00 p.m. ET\, tune into ALS Clinical Trials Unboxed to learn about ongoing ALS clinical trials in Canada and globally for people living with ALS. In this webinar\, Dr. Tyrell J. Simkins\, DO\, PhD\, Senior Director of Clinical Development at Coya Therapeutics\, will discuss the scientific rationale behind COYA 302 and the design of the ALSTARS trial.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/als-clinical-trials-unboxed-3/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Trials,Healthcare,National,Patient Focused,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T120925
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SUMMARY:Wilson Disease Association Spring Support Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join the WDA Spring Support Symposium in Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, on April 11\, 2026\, to hear directly from patients and a caregiver as they share their real-life stories.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/wilson-disease-association-spring-support-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Caregiver,Events,Healthcare,In Person,Industry,International,Patient Focused,Policy,Research Focused
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SUMMARY:3rd Symposium on Autoinflammation and Immune Dysregulation: “Celebrating Autoinflammation: On the Shoulders of a Giant
DESCRIPTION:This 3rd NIH Symposium on autoinflammatory and immunedysregulatory diseases marks a unique occasion to honor Dr. Dan Kastner\, the founding father of autoinflammation\, for his invaluable contributions in establishing and advancing the field.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/3rd-symposium-on-autoinflammation-and-immune-dysregulation-celebrating-autoinflammation-on-the-shoulders-of-a-giant/
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Healthcare,International,Patient Focused,Policy,Research Focused
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T180000
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UID:10082-1776358800-1776362400@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:CHILD-BRIGHT Network EDI-DI Youth Empowerment Program Knowledge Mobilization Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Over the past few weeks\, youth from across Canada have come together to explore equity\, diversity\, inclusion\, decolonization\, and Indigenization in brain-based developmental disability research. Now\, they are ready to share what they have created!
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/child-bright-network-edi-di-youth-empowerment-program-knowledge-mobilization-showcase/
CATEGORIES:Caregiver,Healthcare,National,Patient Focused,Policy,Research Focused,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Ontario Rare Action Group Information Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ontario Rare Action Group information meeting April 21\, 2026. They will be talking to you about what they’ve been up to the last month and how the community is continuing to grow.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/ontario-rare-action-group-information-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Caregiver,Patient Focused,Policy,Provincial,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Building Business Cases for Genomics
DESCRIPTION:In this panel discussion and interactive Q & A with Dr. Colleen Campbell\, Andrea Spencer\, MBA\, CHE\, CMP (Prosci)\, Megan Trinkle-Knotts\, and host DNA Today‘s Kira Dineen\, MS\, LCGC\, CG(ASCP)CM\, genetic counselling directors\, hospital consultants\, and business case experts will address how to build compelling\, evidence-backed business cases.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/building-business-cases-for-genomics/
CATEGORIES:Industry,National,Patient Focused,Policy,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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UID:10064-1776920400-1776924000@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:Innovative Financing for Rare Diseases
DESCRIPTION:How can innovative financing approaches improve equitable access to diagnosis\, treatment\, and care for people living with rare diseases? \nJoin RDI-International for a new webinar series bringing together health economists\, policymakers\, patient advocates\, and payers. Through a multistakeholder dialogue\, this series will examine key financing gaps and barriers to access\, map these challenges to relevant innovative financing mechanisms\, discuss enabling conditions for implementation\, and inform policy and advocacy actions.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/innovative-financing-for-rare-diseases/
CATEGORIES:Caregiver,Healthcare,International,Patient Focused,Provincial,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260426T170000
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SUMMARY:ALS Disrupt
DESCRIPTION:A bold new meeting designed to bring together global leaders in #ALS for open\, timely\, and collaborative discussions that move the field forward.
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/als-disrupt/
CATEGORIES:Events,Healthcare,National,Patient Focused,Policy,Provincial,Research Focused,Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T195134Z
UID:10092-1777449600-1777568400@canadianrdn.ca
SUMMARY:CORD: Rare Disease Day 2026 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join CORD for their Annual Rare Disease Day Conference in Toronto!
URL:https://canadianrdn.ca/event/cord-rare-disease-day-2026-conference/
CATEGORIES:Caregiver,Clinical Trials,Conferences,Healthcare,Hybrid,National,Patient Focused,Policy,Research Focused
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