Advancing Neuromuscular Research: 2025 NMD4C Publications
Our network continues to grow, collaborate, and push the field forward, and these 2025 publications highlight the impact our community is making together:
Building Capacity for Patient Engagement in Neuromuscular Disease Research:
This open‑access publication introduces imPORTND, the first patient‑oriented research (POR) training program tailored to neuromuscular diseases. Co‑developed by NMD4C investigators – clinicians, and researchers – with patient‑partners, the program addresses gaps in POR training and supports meaningful, accessible engagement across the neuromuscular research community.
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The BIND Study:
Our study explores the financial challenges faced by more than 1,400 Canadians living with neuromuscular disorders and highlights the real‑world impact of the economic strain on patients and caregivers.
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2nd NMD4C Basic Research Summer School Report:
Based on our a look back at our 2024 summer school, where neuromuscular research trainees and researchers came together to promote standardized protocols and strengthen translational research across the Canadian neuromuscular community.
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2026 NMD4C Application & Nomination Deadlines
As we start the new year, three important NMD4C opportunities are approaching their deadlines. Members are invited to nominate a researcher or publication for the Annual NMD4C Awards, apply to join the Basic Science Trainee Committee (BSTC), and apply to attend the 2026 NMD4C Basic Research Summer School, taking place June 8–10 under the leadership of Dr. Mireille Khacho. Registration for the summer school is free, with travel and accommodations covered for non‑local trainees.
Announcing the 2026 Neuromuscular Postdoctoral Fellowship Funding Recipients!
Together with Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC), we’re excited to share that the 2026 Neuromuscular Postdoctoral Research Fellows have been awarded! This year’s competition provided salary support for two exceptional early‑career scientists to pursue postdoctoral research in Canadian laboratories dedicated to advancing neuromuscular research. Successful applicants will receive $40,000 in funding over a one-year period.
