King’s Medal Awarded to Canadian Neuromuscular Clinicans and Researchers
We are incredibly proud to share that several NMD4C investigators and collaborators from the Canadian neuromuscular community have been awarded a King Charles III’s Coronation Medal in recognition of their outstanding contributions and service in the neuromuscular field. This prestigious honour highlights their dedication, resilience, and impact in making a difference in the lives of people affected by NMDs.
We are pleased to congratulate the remarkable individuals, who received this recognition through nominations from Muscular Dystrophy Canada and the ALS Society of Canada for their outstanding achievements in the neuromuscular field, including NMD4C investigators and collaborators Drs Bernard Brais, Cynthia Gagnon, Rashmi Kothary, Lawrence Korngut, Alex MacKenzie, Colleen O’Connell, Kerri Schellenberg, Christen Shoesmith, Lorne Zinman, Robin Parks, and Guy Rouleau.
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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.
Fifth Annual Clinical Fellowship Competition from NMD4C and MDC Opens May 1st
The NMD4C and MDC clinical neuromuscular fellowship competition is accepting applications for the 2026 competition until June 12, 2025.
