NMD4C Reaches 800 Member Milestone

We are thrilled to announce that the NMD4C has reached the milestone of 800 members! This incredible number shows the strength and engagement of the diverse neuromuscular community in Canada.

Each member plays a vital role in uniting the NMD4C’s efforts toward our shared goal of improving the research, treatment, and care of neuromuscular diseases for all Canadians. We are deeply grateful for your ongoing support and participation, and the NMD4C’s success has only been possible because of your commitment and contributions and we look forward to continuing this important work together!

NMD4C Reaches 800-Member Milestone!

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Neuromuscular Research Grant Competitions from Defeat Duchenne Canada and Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation You Can Apply For Today!

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You Can Now Find NMD4C on Bluesky

We’re moving to Bluesky! The NMD4C will now share updates on Bluesky instead of X. Please consider following us at @nmd4c.ca to stay connected! 

CIHR Funds Interdisciplinary Project to Study SBMA in Indigenous Peoples of the Prairie Provinces The NMD4C is excited to share that network investigators Drs. Gerald Pfeffer, Alexandra King, Kerri Schellenberg, Toshifumi Yokota and Malcolm King have been awarded funding from the CIHR for an Interdisciplinary Spinal-bulbar muscular atrophy study in Indigenous peoples of the prairie provinces

CIHR Funds Interdisciplinary Project to Study SBMA in Indigenous Peoples of the Prairie Provinces

The NMD4C is excited to share that network investigators have been awarded funding from the CIHR for an Interdisciplinary Spinal-bulbar muscular atrophy study in Indigenous peoples of the prairie provinces, addressing the community needs, and developing clinical knowledge and therapies.