Events Calendar

WORLDSymposium will conduct the 2021 annual research conference virtually. WORLDSymposium Virtual 2021 will include many of the core elements of the in-person conference with new innovations that the virtual platform allows. These changes will include new ways to connect with other attendees, announce new research and trials, and interact with sponsors. Learn more

Rare Disease Legislative Advocates (RDLA) staff will organize virtual meetings for rare disease advocates with their Members of Congress and/or the Member’s staff. The RDLA team will also help prepare advocates for their meetings, provide legislative resource materials, and host pre-meeting training webinars. No prior advocacy experience is necessary. Registration for this event and all […]

Join the National MPS Society for an evening of intrigue and philanthropy at the historic Corinthian Yacht Club in Tiburon, CA, founded in 1886. This event will feature silent and live auctions, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, and an exclusive VIP opportunity. Learn more

Mark your calendars to join NMPSS on June 19-20 and 26-27 for their 35th Annual Family Conference! The conference will be held virtually, with sessions taking place across four days. There will be a kickoff the evening of June 18 with breakout sessions for families and individuals with MPS or ML. Learn more

The CDKL5 Alliance’s International Virtual Family Conference will be ‘a la carte,’ meaning participants will be able to visit their website on June 19 or later and view pre-recorded presentations from the speakers outlined in the agenda. All presentations will be in English with subtitles available in Spanish, Italian, French, German, Russian and Japanese. Learn […]

Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill, hosted by the Rare Disease Legislative Advocates (RDLA), a program of the EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases, is designed to educate and activate advocates and to foster relationships within the community. Learn more

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The Association for Glycogen Storage Disease holds a family/medical conference each year for those affected with GSD, their families, and medical professionals involved in treatment or research of any type of GSD. The focus of these conferences is meeting other people and families affected by GSD, gaining a better understanding of the GSDs and their […]

Each year Global Genes convenes one of the world’s largest gatherings of rare disease patients, caregivers, advocates, healthcare professionals, researchers, partners, and allies. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the threat it poses to the health and safety of the rare disease community, they replaced this highly anticipated event with the Global Genes LIVE! A […]

The EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases and Expecting Health at Genetic Alliance invite you to a virtual five-part training series designed to educate and engage newborn screening stakeholders. Throughout the five sessions you will learn how to facilitate a pilot study, build coalitions, navigate the recommended uniform screening panel (RUSP) nomination process, and prepare infrastructure […]