NMD4C Welcomes Two New Staff Members to HQ!
The NMD4C recently welcomed two staff new members to the NMD4C HQ team! Lola Owoeye, MA., joins us as the new Communications and Administrative Coordinator, and Pamela Khacho, PhD joins as the new Pre-Clinical Science Coordinator.
Lola Owoeye, MA | Communications and Administrative Coordinator
Lola Owoeye is our new Communications and Administrative Coordinator. She is an experienced communications professional with a background in the nonprofit, agency, and education sectors. Lola holds degrees in Digital Culture & Society (M.A.) and Mass Communication & Media Technology (BSc.).
At NMD4C, she coordinates network communications, including news updates, the monthly newsletter, the website and social media platforms (Bluesky, Facebook and LinkedIn). She also manages memberships and liaises with the many people and sites involved in the network.
Pamela Khacho is our new Pre-Clinical Science Coordinator, a neuroscientist and research operations leader with a PhD and MSc in Neuroscience. Pamela has substantial experience in laboratory research, clinical trials, and regulatory affairs. She is also a Laboratory and Operations Manager at the University of Ottawa, where she supports research infrastructure and oversees lab operations.
At NMD4C, she supports the Animal and Cell-Based Research work package, including the annual basic research summer school, the research database, the annual award competitions, and the basic science training committee.
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Discover Neuromuscular Talent Across Canada
The NMD4C Neuromuscular Talent Pool is now live with new trainees! We invite supervisors and research groups to explore the Talent Pool to identify candidates whose skills, experience, and interests align with your work and upcoming positions. Trainees interested in being included in the Neuromuscular Talent Pool can register by completing the short form, uploading a CV and brief personal statement outlining their experience, interests, and career goals. For more information and to access the Talent Pool, please visit our website.
Join Us at the 2026 NMD4C Annual Meeting on 25 September
The 2026 NMD4C Annual Meeting will take place in Calgary on Friday, September 25, 2026. The agenda will feature a brief network update, trainee and early-career recognitions, flash talks, a health economics research showcase, and a series of cross‑disciplinary and parallel clinical/pre‑clinical discussion sessions to explore key topics, including advocacy and therapy access, strategies to sustain and strengthen pre-clinical programs, and network sustainability and strategic planning.