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.
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Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Masterclass
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.
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2025 NMD4C Basic Research Summer School
The annual NMD4C summer school provides lecture-based and hands-on training workshops to neuromuscular trainees in cutting-edge wet lab techniques, while providing an environment for trainees to present their research and network in-person with colleagues and senior investigators from across Canada.
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2025 NMD4C Annual Meeting
Registration is now open for the 2025 NMD4C Annual Meeting! Join NMD4C in Ottawa on Thursday, September 11, for a full day of dynamic discussions, research updates, and networking opportunities—just ahead of the 7th Ottawa International Conference on Neuromuscular Disease & Biology.
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Ottawa NMD 2025 Conference
7th Ottawa International Conference on Neuromuscular Disease and Biology will take place at the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa, Canada on September 11-13, 2025. The Ottawa NMD 2025 conference will offer an outstanding program emphasizing recent breakthroughs in basic and translational research and clinical discoveries in neuromuscular disease.
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6th Western Canadian Neuromuscular Conference
The 6th Western Canadian Neuromuscular Conference is confirmed for 2026! Don’t miss the opportunity to network with leading experts and stay at the forefront of medical advancements in the field of neuromuscular diseases.
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30th Annual International Congress of the World Muscle Society
The World Muscle Society is a dynamic community that aims to promote, disseminate, and share all aspects of neuromuscular physiology and diseases, from basic science to patient care. It encompasses a broad range of scientists and healthcare professionals who share the common interest for neuromuscular disorders.
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Hope on the Horizon: Trials, Treatments and Therapies for DMD, DM1 & MG
Muscular Dystrophy Canada in partnership with the Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada (NMD4C)’s Clinical Trial Network is excited to host three Hope on the Horizon events! These webinars are geared towards family members and people living with NMDs. Join us from November 26th – 29th to learn more about the treatment and clinical trial landscape […]
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Webinar: ‘The importance of genetic counselling in the diagnostic of rare neurological disorders’ by Maria Judit Molnar
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).
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CPD-Accredited Webinar | Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in the New Steroid Age: Practical Considerations
NMD4C, MDC, and Defeat Duchenne Canada are pleased to invite you to a CPD-accredited webinar on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in the Evolving Steroid Era: Practical Neuromuscular and Endocrine Considerations. This CPD-accredited webinar is primarily targeted at Canadian clinicians, academics and trainees with an interest in neuromuscular diseases.
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NMD4C and MDC: Neuromuscular Mystery Case Rounds
Join NMD4C and Muscular Dystrophy Canada at their next CPD-accredited webinar, “Neuromuscular Mystery Case Rounds,” on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET, with their speaker, Dr. Albert Yeung, Neuromuscular Clinical Fellow at the University of Alberta. This session will be chaired by Drs. Aaron Izenberg, Shafina Sachedina and Christen Shoesmith.
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Muscular Dystrophy Canada- Working Together to Build E-Learning in Rare Neuromuscular Diseases: Lessons from Arthrogryposis
Muscular Dystrophy Canada is excited to host a webinar on building e-learning in rare neuromuscular diseases. The objectives of this session are as follows: Recognize the key principles of knowledge co-development, including respectful partnerships between people with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC), families, clinicians, researchers, and organizations. Understand the value of multidisciplinary teams that include people […]
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