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 the Award Recipients!
- 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!
Read next...
NMD4C Neuromuscular Talent Pool Launches Today!
Today, 5th May 2026, NMD4C officially launches our Neuromuscular Talent Pool, a new online resource developed to showcase neuromuscular trainees and research professionals across Canada who are seeking their next position or role in basic neuromuscular research. The Neuromuscular Talent Pool is a searchable database of MSc and PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, technicians, and…
2026 Signals That Move Us Image Competition Closes Today – Submit Your Image Now!
Today is the final day to submit your entry for the NMD4C 2026 Image Competition: Signals That Move Us. All neuromuscular trainees and researchers are invited to share images that capture their work, techniques, or perspectives within neuromuscular research. Submissions received by the end of today will be considered for inclusion and review. If you have been planning to submit an image, please be sure…
2026 Collaborative Research Training Awards is still open!
Application details and forms are available on the competition website, apply before June 15th 2026!
The Collaborative Research Training Awards fund up to $2,000 research stays for trainees working on neuromuscular disease at Canadian institutions and Applications are open to all trainees currently working in the NMD field in Canada.