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 KorngutAlex MacKenzie, Colleen O’Connell, Kerri Schellenberg, Christen Shoesmith, Lorne Zinman, Robin Parks, and Guy Rouleau.

poster congratulating King's Medal Recipient

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