Blogs from early career neuromuscular clinicians and researchers
The NMD4C early career blogs provide a platform for early career neuromuscular clinicians and researchers to share their journey in the field of neuromuscular disease. These inspiring stories from the next generation of neuromuscular specialists cover everything from their first involvement in neuromuscular research or care, the people or experiences that have played important roles their career, and advice for others considering a career in the neuromuscular field.
When the first COVID-19 lockdown happened (March 17th for us in the UK), it was so sudden and drastic that the next few months were simply a whirlwind…
As I write this blog, I remember starting my Master’s degree under the supervision of Dr. Bernard Brais and telling him I would never do a PhD. After two years as a research assistant, I decided to pursue a PhD and here I am today…
Dr. Natasha Chang’s Blog
August 1, 2020 marked my lab’s first birthday. The last 366 days have been quite a roller coaster ride (it was even a leap year!). Having to build a lab from scratch is no easy task. I was literally given a room with…
What motivates us to do what we do? As I reflect on these last few weeks, walking alongside a young family whose long-awaited firstborn was diagnosed with SMA by newborn screening as they struggle with the diagnosis and stress of lumbar punctures every 2 weeks in addition to the challenges of being new parents…
I was born and raised in France. I finished my MD there and then I turned my eyes to Canada after meeting my lovely wife where I completed my training in neurology at Laval University. I did an elective in child neurology and decided to complete my training at McGill University. 3 mentors oriented my choices and career…
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