Announcing the 2026 Neuromuscular Postdoctoral Fellowship Funding Recipients!
Together with MDC, we’re excited to share our 2026 neuromuscular postdoctoral fellowship funding recipients!
This year’s competition provided 1-year salary support ($40,000) to two exceptional early‑career scientists to pursue postdoctoral research in Canadian laboratories dedicated to advancing neuromuscular research.
Congratulations to the 2026 Award Recipients!
- Dr. Haley Geertsma | CHEO Research Institute
Supervisor: Dr. Hanns Lochmüller - Dr. Isabelle Demers, | Université de Sherbrooke
Supervisor: Dr. Cynthia Gagnon
This fellowship program is made possible through generous funding from MDC in support of the next generation of neuromuscular researchers across Canada.
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2026 NMD4C Application & Nomination Deadlines
As we start the new year, three important NMD4C opportunities are approaching their deadlines. Members are invited to nominate a researcher or publication for the Annual NMD4C Awards, apply to join the Basic Science Trainee Committee (BSTC), and apply to attend the 2026 NMD4C Basic Research Summer School, taking place June 8–10 under the leadership of Dr. Mireille Khacho. Registration for the summer school is free, with travel and accommodations covered for non‑local trainees.
NMD4C Website Updates: Resource & Training Hubs
We’re excited to share some updates to the NMD4C website! We’ve created two hubs, the Resource Hub and the Training Hub to make it easier for all our members to find e-learning tools, and research resources!
Scheduled Maintenance
Our websites and training platforms will be undergoing maintenance from December 22 – 26 and 29 – 31, 2025. During this period, access may be limited until the work is complete. We appreciate your patience while this maintenance is carried out. If you require assistance during these times, please contact our Communications Coordinator, Lola Owoeye.