NMD4C

Over 70% of rare diseases are genetic in origin, but our understanding of the biological function of the 19,000 genes in the human genome is still often inadequate to reliably predict whether a defect in a particular gene is likely to cause a specific disease. Now that sequencing technologies that...

(le français suit) Cardiac complications may affect more than 50% of patients with myotonic dystrophy and occur in both myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and type 2 (DM2). Cardiac conduction system disturbances can have sudden and catastrophic presentations, but are often preventable through proper management. Cardiac surveillance of patients with...

Network lead Dr Hanns Lochmüller A new Canadian network for neuromuscular disease was launched today in Ottawa, the home of its coordination hub. NMD4C (NMD for Canada) received catalyst funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Muscular Dystrophy Canada to develop solutions that will...

Do you have a passion for research and care in neuromuscular diseases and the difference it can make for Canadian patients? Are you committed to collaboration and networking to achieve shared goals? We are recruiting network staff at the NMD4C coordination office at the CHEO Research Institute in Ottawa. We...

Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) have announced the dates and times of their annual Walk for Muscular Dystrophy in more than 40 locations across Canada. Funds raised from these community events are used to support Canadians with neuromuscular diseases and their families. Last year millions of dollars was invested in equipment for patients,...