King’s Medal Awarded to Canadian Neuromuscular Clinicans and Researchers
We are incredibly proud to share that several NMD4C investigators and collaborators from the Canadian neuromuscular community have been awarded a King Charles III’s Coronation Medal in recognition of their outstanding contributions and service in the neuromuscular field. This prestigious honour highlights their dedication, resilience, and impact in making a difference in the lives of people affected by NMDs.
We are pleased to congratulate the remarkable individuals, who received this recognition through nominations from Muscular Dystrophy Canada and the ALS Society of Canada for their outstanding achievements in the neuromuscular field, including NMD4C investigators and collaborators Drs Bernard Brais, Cynthia Gagnon, Rashmi Kothary, Lawrence Korngut, Alex MacKenzie, Colleen O’Connell, Kerri Schellenberg, Christen Shoesmith, Lorne Zinman, Robin Parks, and Guy Rouleau.
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Announcing the 2026 Neuromuscular Clinical Fellowship Award Recipients
We are excited to share that the 2026 Neuromuscular Clinical Fellowship Awards have been awarded! These fellowships strengthen clinical training in neuromuscular medicine and help prepare the next generation of specialists who will advance neuromuscular care across Canada.
NMD4C Launches Clinical Summer School
We are excited to announce our inaugural Clinical Summer School, happening in Ottawa, Ontario on September 10–11, 2025. The event will feature hands-on workshops designed to complement the NMD4C Royal College–accredited National Neuromuscular Lecture Series and foster engagement among fellows.
New BIND Study Highlights Financial Burden of Neuromuscular Disorders
Celebrating the Publication of the BIND Study.
We are delighted to share that the BIND study, “Financial Toxicity and Its Determinants in Individuals Living With Neuromuscular Diseases,” has been published in Neurology (2025). This is the first of its kind in Canada to document the true costs of living with neuromuscular diseases
National Training Standards Approved for AFC in Neuromuscular Medicine
We’re pleased to announce that the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada has granted final approval for the National Training Standards for the Area of Focused Competence (AFC) in Neuromuscular Medicine!
Expanding National Clinical Outcome Assessment Capacity with Train(e)d
NMD4C and MDC have launched Train(e)d. This initiative is part of NMD4C’s broader efforts to build national capacity in outcome measures and natural history research in support of consistent and high-quality clinical assessments across Canada.
Announcing the 2025 Collaborative Research Training Award Recipients!!!
We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 NMD4C Collaborative Research Training Awards which supports Canadian trainees in their efforts to advance neuromuscular disease research while strengthening national collaboration among neuromuscular research laboratories.