Introducing NMD4C Clinical Trial Concierge Bonnie Wooten
The NMD4C Clinical Trial working group’s activities strengthen and support the coordination and communication of neuromuscular clinical trials in Canada to optimize access for all stakeholders to timely and accurate information.
To facilitate the network’s Clinical Trial Coordination activities and to meet this demand, the NMD4C is excited to announce the hiring of Bonnie Wooten, who has joined the team in her role as the Clinical Trial Concierge. In her role, Bonnie will work with all stakeholders including clinicians, families, and industry.
Bonnie has already begun to collect information on the current landscape of neuromuscular clinical trials in Canada; stay tuned for more information to come in the coming months.
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Could You Be Our Next Awardee? Meet Jules Granet, NMD4C’s 2026 Publication of the Year Awardee
Nominations are open till by 18 January 2027!
In 2026, Jules Granet, a PhD Candidate at McGill University and trainee in Dr. Natasha Chang’s laboratory received an NMD4C Publication of the Year Award for research investigating how muscle stem cell dysfunction contributes to impaired muscle regeneration in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Nominate yourself or a neuromuscular colleague whose research, clinical care, leadership, advocacy, or community contributions deserve to be recognized.
Early Bird Registration Now Open: 8th Ottawa International Conference On Neuromuscular Disease & Biology
We are happy to announce that early bird registration is now open for the 8th Ottawa International Conference On Neuromuscular Disease & Biology which will be held on October 14-16, 2027 at the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa, Canada. Now under the leadership of NMD4C Investigators; Dr. Mireille Khacho, Dr. Hanns Lochmuller, Dr. Bernard Jasmin, and Dr. Rashmi Kothary.
NMD4C Launches Pre‑Clinical Expertise & Resource Database of Canadian Neuromuscular Labs
NMD4C announces the launch of its Pre-Clinical Expertise & Resources Database, a resource designed to showcase neuromuscular research expertise, specialized techniques, unique resources, and training opportunities across Canada.