AFC in Neuromuscular Medicine Approved!
We’re pleased to announce that the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada has granted final approval for the Area of Focused Competence (AFC) in Neuromuscular Medicine!
This landmark decision marks a significant advancement for the neuromuscular community across Canada, paving the way for program accreditation and enhanced training opportunities.
We are also thrilled to share that Dr. Erin O’Ferrall will chair the new AFC committee within the Royal College. We extend our sincere thanks to all contributors — special thanks to Dr. Hernan Gonorazky and Dr. Erin O’Ferrall — whose dedication and expertise made this milestone possible.
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To support consistent and high-quality clinical assessments across Canada, NMD4C and MDC have launched Train(e)d—an on-demand e-learning platform designed to fill evaluator training gaps in neuromuscular care. This initiative is part of NMD4C’s broader efforts to build national capacity in outcome measures and natural history research.
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Announcing the 2025 Collaborative Research Training Award Recipients!!!
We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 NMD4C Collaborative Research Training Awards – Madison Garibotti, Marion Boyer, Dr. Emilie Groulx-Boivin, Dr. Jeremy Slayter – which supports Canadian trainees in their efforts to advance neuromuscular disease research while strengthening national collaboration among neuromuscular research laboratories.
NMD4C Hosts 2nd Annual Basic Research Summer School at York University!
The NMD4C is excited to announce a new program for neuromuscular research trainees that will support collaboration opportunities between Canadian research labs.
Making Science Accessible for All Through Collaboration Between Neuromuscular Researchers and Patient Partners!
The NMD4C is excited to announce a new program for neuromuscular research trainees that will support collaboration opportunities between Canadian research labs.
NMD4C Members Receive Dr David Green Awards from Muscular Dystrophy Canada
We are excited to share that several NMD4C investigators and members have been honored with a Dr David Green Award from Muscular Dystrophy Canada!
Lower Extremity Muscle Strengthening Program in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 from Groupe de recherche interdisciplinaire sur les maladies neuromusculaires
The Groupe de recherche interdisciplinaire sur les maladies neuromusculaires (GRIMN) recently created a video aimed at health professionals that provides an in-depth explanation of the Myotonic dystrophy (DM1) training parameters used in their studies.