2025 Award Recipients
Madison Garibotti, M.Sc., PhD Candidate
Institution: York University
Research Focus: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Host Institution: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Project Title: An evaluation of cardiolipin oxidation using a mitochondrial targeting antioxidant in dystrophin-deficient D2.mdx mouse model
Home Supervisor:
Dr. Christopher Perry
Host Supervisor:
Dr. Jean-Philippe
Leduc-Gaudet
Marion Boyer, PhD Candidate
Institution: CERVO
Research Focus: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Host Institution: Montreal Neurological Institute
Project Title: Unraveling the role of PPIA/EMMPRIN/MMP-9 at the neuromuscular junction in ALS
Home Supervisor:
Dr. Silvia Pozzi
Host Supervisor:
Dr. Thomas Durcan
Dr. Emilie Groulx-Boivin, M.Sc. Candidate
Institution: Montreal Children’s Hospital, McGill University
Research Focus: Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Host Institution: Alberta Children’s Hospital
Project Title: Empowering Participation in Neuromuscular Disorders: Expanding Pediatric Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Access to Quebec
Home Supervisor:
Dr. Maryam Oskoui
Host Supervisor:
Dr. Adam Kirton
Dr. Jeremy Slayter, M.Sc. Candidate
Institution: Dalhousie University
Research Focus: Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Host Institution: University of Calgary – Canadian Neuromuscular Diseases Registry
Project Title: Optimizing Clinical Outcome Measure Use and Impact for Individuals with SMA and ALS
Home Supervisor:
Dr. Colleen O'Connell
Host Supervisor:
Dr. Gordon Jewett