Rare Disease Day 2026

Rare Disease Day 2026

Overview

Join us at Rare Disease Day 2026, a one-of-a-kind in-person event that promotes discussion and raising awareness of rare diseases.

McGill’s RareDIG is excited to welcome you to the eighth edition of Rare Disease Day! Millions of individuals are affected by rare diseases worldwide and Rare Disease Day is hosted in support of these patients and family members.

Students, researchers, physicians, patients, and community members will meet at Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) in Montreal on March 18th to discuss the challenges faced by people with rare diseases, research and advocacy efforts. Poster presentations will also be prepared by student researchers with a keen interest in making a difference in the rare disease field.

Registration will begin at 5:30 PM and close at 6:30 PM.

Complimentary food and drink will be served.


To help us ensure the best possible experience for you, please fill this form to let us know of any accommodations you may need.

If you are a student submitting an abstract, please fill out this form before Friday, March 6th.

If you are a patient with a rare disease, please fill out this form.

Join us at Rare Disease Day 2026, a one-of-a-kind in-person event that promotes discussion and raising awareness of rare diseases.

McGill’s RareDIG is excited to welcome you to the eighth edition of Rare Disease Day! Millions of individuals are affected by rare diseases worldwide and Rare Disease Day is hosted in support of these patients and family members.

Students, researchers, physicians, patients, and community members will meet at Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) in Montreal on March 18th to discuss the challenges faced by people with rare diseases, research and advocacy efforts. Poster presentations will also be prepared by student researchers with a keen interest in making a difference in the rare disease field.

Registration will begin at 5:30 PM and close at 6:30 PM.

Complimentary food and drink will be served.


To help us ensure the best possible experience for you, please fill this form to let us know of any accommodations you may need.

If you are a student submitting an abstract, please fill out this form before Friday, March 6th.

If you are a patient with a rare disease, please fill out this form.

Good to know

Highlights

  • 3 hours
  • In person
  • Doors at 5:30 PM

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre, Institut—Hôpital neurologique de Montréal

3801 Rue University

Montréal, QC H3A 2B4

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