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, Alex MacKenzie, Lawrence Korngut, Kerri Schellenberg, Christen Shoesmith, Lorne Zinman, Robin Parks, and Guy Rouleau.
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Applications are open for Defeat Duchenne Canada’s research grant cycle, and Myotonic Dystrophy Canada’s fellowship and scholar grant programs.
NMD4C Reaches 800 Member Milestone
We are thrilled to announce that the NMD4C has reached the milestone of 800 members! This incredible number shows the strength and engagement of the diverse neuromuscular community in Canada.
You Can Now Find NMD4C on Bluesky
We’re moving to Bluesky! The NMD4C will now share updates on Bluesky instead of X. Please consider following us at @nmd4c.ca to stay connected!
CIHR Funds Interdisciplinary Project to Study SBMA in Indigenous Peoples of the Prairie Provinces
The NMD4C is excited to share that network investigators have been awarded funding from the CIHR for an Interdisciplinary Spinal-bulbar muscular atrophy study in Indigenous peoples of the prairie provinces, addressing the community needs, and developing clinical knowledge and therapies.