Jonathan Mesiano-Crookston has a background in biochemistry and is a currently practicing lawyer. Jonathan has gained extensive knowledge of the Canadian healthcare system through his work with the healthcare industry, and is a member of the Muscular Dystrophy Canada Medical and Scientific Committee. He has authored several articles in highly regarded journals across multiple fields, including Nature, BMJ, Indoor Air, the Canadian Intellectual Property Review, and Franchise Law Journal. A more extensive biography is available at https://www.crookston.ca. Jonathan currently lives with FSH Muscular dystrophy, and will provide input from this perspective on NMD4C projects.