In Canada, 14,000 children under the age of 15 die each year from a rare disease. With more than 7,000 known rare diseases, it is essential for researchers from across the country to work together to improve the health outcomes...
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NEW: Patient & Caregiver Input Survey
ImmUnity Canada has voiced the need for more choice in the types of treatments available to our community. Now, we're seeking input from Primary Immunodeficiency (PI) patients and their caregivers, about their experiences and...
New Survey: Patients with PI in the Post-COVID-19 Context
We would like to invite you to take part in the survey IPOPI is conducting to understand the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had and continues to have, on individuals living with primary immunodeficiency (PI). The...
Are you 18-35 living with PI?
Interested in helping researchers and patient-advocates understand your healthcare needs and the barriers you face in accessing diagnosis and treatment? UBC and the BC Children's Hospital are looking for survey participants from...
Research Opportunity Ongoing
Families with children who have primary or secondary immune system conditions are eligible to take part in a study from the College of Nursing, University of Manitoba. This national study is looking at the lived experience of...
New Research Opportunities
Three research studies are currently recruiting from members of the immunodeficiency community. Please see below for more details: Primary immunodeficiency patients who have been diagnosed with IgA sensitivity may be eligible to...
CIPO Scholarship Awards Open
CIPO is excited to announce the first ever higher education scholarship application open. These scholarships are open to youth 17-25 who are currently enrolled or accepted at a recognized Canadian higher education institution...
CIPO Immunology Resident Research Grant applications open
CIPO is pleased applications are now open for the CIPO Immunology Resident Research Grant in honour of our 25th anniversary. Up to two residents will be awarded, pending the complexity of proposed study. The maximum award pool...
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Meet Delia: Volunteer Spotlight
We would like to congratulate Delia Cooper, the 2024 winner of the Michael R. Whelan Award! Presented to a resident of BC, this award is given annually to a...
Meet Suzanne: Volunteer Spotlight
Suzanne Glavin has been a long time supporter of ImmUnity Canada, and is the winner of the 2024 Jacques Dagnault Award for Excellence in Volunteering. In...
Meet Your Alberta Education & Awareness Day Speakers
You can check out the full Education & Awareness Day Agenda & register virtually here. Andrea - Patient Storyteller, Patient Panelist Debut author of...