NMD4C: The Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada

As we get the new year started, we’ve got three NMD4C opportunities you won’t want to miss that are all closing shortly!

Nominate a researcher for one of our Annual NMD4C Awards:

There are three awards categories:

• Early Career Biomedical Researcher of the Year,
• Early Career Clinical Researcher of the Year and,
• Publication of the Year.

Learn More & Apply by Jan 23, 2026

Apply to join the NMD4C Basic Science Trainee Committee (BSTC):

The NMD4C BSTC is now accepting applications from graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who are eager to get involved. Join a national network of trainees working together to strengthen neuromuscular research across Canada, while building skills in leadership, communication, and program development.

Learn More & Apply by Jan 23, 2026

Apply to attend the 2026 NMD4C Basic Research Summer School:

Led by Dr. Mireille Khacho, the 2026 NMD4C Basic Research Summer School will be held from June 8th to 10th at the University of Ottawa. The program offers demos, tutorials, lecture-based and hands-on training workshops to neuromuscular trainees in cutting-edge wet lab techniques, while providing an environment for trainees to present their research and network in-person with colleagues and investigators from across Canada.

Supporting pre-clinical trainees and scientists is a key focus of the network, and we are aiming to make this event as accessible as possible for trainees to attend from across Canada. Registration is free, and accommodations and travel will be provided for non-local participants.

Apply by Jan 27, 2026 to attend!