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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Rare Disease Day is the globally coordinated movement on rare diseases, initiated in 2008 and led by EURORDIS and its 70+ national alliance patient organization partners working towards equity in social opportunity, healthcare, and access to therapies for people living with a rare disease. Rare Disease Day is held on the last day of February, […]
The RE(ACT) Congress and IRDiRC Conference 2025, held jointly by the BLACKSWAN Foundation, the International Rare Diseases Research Consortium (IRDiRC) and the European Rare Diseases Research Alliance (ERDERA). From March 5th to 7th, 2025, we will gather in the vibrant city of Brussels (Belgium) for an unparalleled exchange of knowledge and ideas. The RE(ACT) Congress […]
Newborn Screening LIVE from the Heart of Europe
13th Meeting of the International Society of Systemic Autoinflammatory Diseases (ISSAID), which will take place in Paris from April 8th to 10th, 2025, at the “Cité Internationale” - a magnificent haven of peace near many transport amenities where you will particularly enjoy the sumptuous Honorat lounge overlooking a lush green park. April in Paris offers […]
Theme: Innovations in Neuropsychiatry and Evolution in Medicines of Neurological Disorders for Better Mental Health.
Are you involved in diagnosing or managing Limb-Girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD)? This April 2025, join TREAT-NMD™ in Montreal, Canada, for an in-person educational event designed for healthcare professionals in the neuromuscular field.
A first-of-its kind collaborative event for Undiagnosed, Ultra-Rare & Rare disease industry, clinical and community leaders. The diagnostic odyssey for rare diseases is a significant challenge, often leaving patients and families lost in a maze of tests, misdiagnoses, missed opportunities to participate in clinical trials, and delayed treatment. Summit 2025 brings together a diverse group […]
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