NMD4C Members Receive Dr David Green Awards from Muscular Dystrophy Canada
We are excited to share that several NMD4C investigators and members have been honored with a Dr David Green Award from Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC)! Each year MDC presents their esteemed Dr David Green Awards to groups and individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to improving the lives of Canadians affected by NMDs.
As an academic research network, we rely on the incredible team of investigators who are the driving force behind our work and are thrilled to see several NMD4C investigators and patient partners who receive individual awards recognizing their contributions to the neuromuscular community! Congratulations to Margo Thompson, Dr Reshma Amin, Dr Maryam Oskoui, and Dr Marianne Nury who each received a Dr David Green Award:
- Margo Thompson, recipient of the Leadership in Advocacy Award
- Dr Reshma Amin, recipient of the 2025 Dr George Karpati Award for Researcher of the Year
- Dr Maryam Oskoui, recipient of the Outstanding Healthcare Partner Award
- Dr Marianne Nury, recipient of the Rising Clinician/Researcher Award
Read the full news release from MDC to see the full list of award winners!
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