2027 NMD4C–RARE.Qc Basic Science Research Summer School Application Form

We are excited to announce that registration is open for our 4th annual Basic Science Research Summer School for neuromuscular and rare disease research trainees which will take place from May 12–14, 2027 in partnership with RARE.Qc and led by Dr. Jean-Philippe Leduc-Gaudet at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR).

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Supervisor Approval Form*

Please upload a filled and signed copy of your Supervisor Approval Form as part of your application to attend the Basic Research Summer School. | .docx, .pdf or image files will be accepted. | Download Supervisor Approval Form

Max. file size: 4 MB.

Accommodation and Travel Support

Please indicate your needs below by answering Yes or No to our questions regarding accommodation and travel support during the summer school:

I am not local and will require accommodation during the summer school*

Yes

Note: Accommodation at UQTR will be covered for all non-local attendees for the nights of May 11, 12, and 13.

I am not local and require travel support to attend summer school*

Yes

Note: Travel support (sufficient to cover all/most of your travel to and from summer school) will be available for all non-local attendees.

Worshop Selection

Some sessions will run concurrently, and you will not be able to attend all sessions offered.

Please rank which session you prefer below and we will try our best to accommodate them.

(Top – Most Interested ; Bottom – Least Interested)

Mitochondrial Function (High-resolution respirometry using the O2k-Fluo system)
ELISA (Measurement of cytokines and markers of inflammatory signaling)
Flow Cytometry (Analysis of immune cell populations involved in inflammation)
Seahorse XF Metabolic Analyzers (Glycolytic and oxidative metabolism)
Muscle Function (Aurora Scientific’s 3-in-1 system)
Staining and Imaging Analysis (Perform multicolor imaging with super-resolution confocal)

General Research Information

What neuromuscular/rare disease type(s) are the focus of your research? (i.e. SMA, DMD, etc.)*

Please provide a short paragraph (2-3 sentences) on why you wish to attend the 2027 NMD4C–RARE.Qc Basic Science Research Summer School, including a short justification on how the summer school topics would be beneficial for your training.*

Please provide a short description (1-2 sentences) of your research.

Attendees will give 2-min flash talks at the beginning of summer school to introduce themselves and provide an overview of their research interests.

Have you obtained, or will you be able to obtain, a biosafety and laboratory safety training certificate before the start date of summer school?

To participate in the hands‑on workshops, UQTR requires you to complete biosecurity training at your home institution as well as the Laboratory Safety at UQTR. You will need to submit copies of both certificates to our network manager, Erin Beattie at before the workshop.

Yes

Please upload your Curriculum Vitae*

Maximum 4 pages, PDF attachment. Please ensure your CV includes your education, research experience, professional affiliations and activities, publications, presentations and awards.

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 64 MB.

Demographic Questions

In accordance with the network’s commitment to EDII, we strive to create an open, inclusive attendee group reflective of the geographical representation, and the diversity of the NM trainee population in Canada. Should you choose not to answer any of the questions below, this will not negatively impact your application.

Data Privacy

Any information you choose to share with us will be used only by the Summer School Organizers and the coordinating staff and will not be shared either publicly or privately with any other members of the NMD4C. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our communications coordinator Lola Owoeye at

What gender do you identify as?

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Do you identify as Indigenous, i.e. First Nation (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit)?

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Do you identify as a person with a disability? That is persons who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which may hinder their full and effective participation in the workplace or society on an equal basis with others.

Yes

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Please indicate your citizenship:

Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident

International (inc. US, UK, etc)

If you selected “International” in the previous question, please specify your country:

Workshop Descriptions

Mitochondrial Function (High-resolution respirometry using the O2k-Fluo system)
ELISA (Measurement of cytokines and markers of inflammatory signaling.)
Flow Cytometry (Analysis of immune cell populations involved in inflammation
Seahorse XF Metabolic Analyzers (glycolytic and oxidative metabolism)
Muscle Function (Aurora Scientific’s 3-in-1 system)
Staining and Imaging Analysis (Perform multicolor imaging with super-resolution confocal)

NMD4C: The Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada

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Accommodation and Travel Support

Worshop Selection

General Research Information

Demographic Questions

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