News and Updates
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We’re Hiring: Summer Marketing Coordinator
Looking for a Summer Job with ImmUnity Canada? We’re hiring a Marketing Coordinator through the Canada Summer Jobs program! This 8-week position is a great opportunity for a student in communications, digital marketing, and...
Rare Disorders, Remote Realities: Mapping the Gaps in Care in Rural and Remote Canada
In rural and remote Canada, rare disorders exist at the intersection of two structural realities: rarity and remoteness. Each presents its own barriers. Together, they compound one another. ImmUnity Canada and the Network of...
Meet Romika
Romika is a second year medical student at the University of Ottawa, with a strong background in facilitation, peer mentorship, and community health. Over the years, she has led virtual group sessions, wellness-focused...
Speaker Spotlight – Updates in Research
In this session, Dr Nicola Wright will give an overview of her groundbreaking gene therapy trial for CD3 SCID and the potential implications for this innovative approach for both patients and Canada. Don’t miss the opportunity...
Speaker Spotlight – New Avenues in Diagnostics & Treatments: The Use of AI
Discover the latest breakthroughs in diagnosing and treating primary immunodeficiency. This session will highlight cutting-edge technologies, innovative therapies, and emerging research that are transforming patient care....
Speaker Spotlight – Partnering in Research: The Role of Patients and Families
Patients and families bring vital lived experience to research—shaping priorities, improving study design, and ensuring outcomes that truly matter. This session will explore meaningful ways to get involved in the research...
Speaker Spotlight – Transforming DNA into Music: Where Science Meets Art
Discover a unique fusion of science and creativity in this interactive session on translating DNA sequences into music. Learn how genetic information can be transformed into sound, offering a new way to understand and experience...
Speaker Spotlight – Research 101: Setting the Stage
Curious about research? Want to know more about the different types and what is involved? This introductory session breaks down the basics of research in a clear and accessible way. Get Your Tickets Dr. Vy Kim Dr. Vy Kim is a...