New NMD4C Collaborative Research Training Awards Launching May 2025
The NMD4C is excited to announce a new program for neuromuscular research trainees that will support collaboration opportunities between Canadian research labs! The NMD4C Collaborative Research Training Award program will provide funding awards of $2000 for research trainees to visit another neuromuscular lab within Canada to work on a collaborative research project while gaining hands-on experience, learning new techniques, and further developing their expertise in neuromuscular disease-focused research.
Mark your calendars – the program will launch on May 6, 2025, and will accept applications until June 15, 2025.
Stay tuned for more details on the application process and guidelines. We look forward to supporting the innovative research and professional growth of our trainees through this exciting new program!
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Discover Neuromuscular Talent Across Canada
The NMD4C Neuromuscular Talent Pool is now live with new trainees! We invite supervisors and research groups to explore the Talent Pool to identify candidates whose skills, experience, and interests align with your work and upcoming positions. Trainees interested in being included in the Neuromuscular Talent Pool can register by completing the short form, uploading a CV and brief personal statement outlining their experience, interests, and career goals. For more information and to access the Talent Pool, please visit our website.
Join Us at the 2026 NMD4C Annual Meeting on 25 September
The 2026 NMD4C Annual Meeting will take place in Calgary on Friday, September 25, 2026. The agenda will feature a brief network update, trainee and early-career recognitions, flash talks, a health economics research showcase, and a series of cross‑disciplinary and parallel clinical/pre‑clinical discussion sessions to explore key topics, including advocacy and therapy access, strategies to sustain and strengthen pre-clinical programs, and network sustainability and strategic planning.