Defeat Duchenne Canada Announce 2023-2024 Research Grants

Defeat Duchenne Canada, the country’s leader in Duchenne muscular dystrophy-funded research, is proud to announce that it will grant $880,320 toward five promising research projects this year – making the total awarded over its 29-year history $17.73M. The five new projects will enter a three-year agreement with the organization, joining six other research projects in years two and three of their funding.

 

Meet the researchers and hear the latest progress in Duchenne science.

Defeat Duchenne grant $17 million over 29-years to fund promising Duchenne research.

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Call for Applications: 2026 NMD4C Collaborative Research Training Awards

Application Deadline: June 15, 2026.
We are excited to share that the second cycle of our Collaborative Research Training Award program is now open for applications! 

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Congratulations to our NMD4C Investigators on Receiving a 2025 Defeat Duchenne Canada Research Grant!

NMD4C is proud to celebrate two of our esteemed Investigators, Dr. James Dowling and Dr. Laura McAdam, who have been awarded research grants through the 2026 Defeat Duchenne Canada funding program!

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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.