Basic Science Trainee Committee Launches Pre-Clinical Science Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Library
We’re pleased to announce the launch of the BSTC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)!!!
The Basic Science Trainee Committee (BSTC) has developed a comprehensive set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) tailored to the neuromuscular field, reflecting current best practices and expert consensus from specialists across Canada. These SOPs provide clear, standardized guidance for laboratories, clinics, and research programs involved in neuromuscular diagnostics and testing. By making them accessible on our website, the BSTC aims to promote consistency, reliability, and quality in neuromuscular care and research nationwide. This shared resource will help align practices across institutions, support trainees in developing technical and analytical skills, and strengthen the overall quality and reproducibility of lab work across Canada. Our SOP Library is now fully accessible through our Resource Hub.
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Save the Date: 2027 NMD4C-RARE.Qc Basic Science Research Summer School
NMD4C and RARE.Qc are pleased to announce the 2027 NMD4C–RARE.Qc Basic Science Research Summer School, will take place May 12-14, 2027, at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR). The Summer School will bring together graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career researchers for hands-on training workshops, scientific lectures, trainee presentations, networking opportunities, and engagement with leading experts in neuromuscular and rare disease research.
Now Open: 2027 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Funding Competition
Deadline: Oct 14 2026 | We are happy to announce that applications for the 2027 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Funding Competition, in partnership with Muscular Dystrophy Canada, is now open. This annual funding competition awards salary support to early-career scientists in interested in advancing their postdoctoral studies in neuromuscular disease (NMD) research.
Congratulations to our 2026 Collaborative Research Training Award Recipients!!!
We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2026 NMD4C Collaborative Research Training Awards, which supports Canadian trainees in their efforts to advance neuromuscular disease research while strengthening national collaboration among neuromuscular research laboratories.