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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 29/09/2026

Join NMD4C and Muscular Dystrophy Canada at our next neuromuscular CPD-accredited webinar on “DM1 Clinical and Translational Research Updates” led by Drs. Hanns Lochmüller, Pauline Garcia and Nicolas Dumont. Register here: bit.ly/DM1ClinicalR... 📅 Tuesday, October 6, 2026 🕔️ 5:00–6:00 pm ET

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 02/09/2026

We are happy to announce that applications for the 2027 Postdoc Research Fellowship Funding Competition, in partnership with MDC, is now open till Oct 14, 2026! – Notification of Funding: Dec 2026 – Funds Available: Feb - Sept 2027 ($40K; 1yr) Learn more : neuromuscularnetwork.ca/activities/e...

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Stem Cell Network @stemcellnetwork.ca · 29/09/2026

(1/2) We're kicking off the 2026 Careers Beyond Academia seminar series, hosted by SCN and @medicinebydesign.bsky.social, the academic division of CCRM, with our first session on Journal Editing and Scientific Writing! Hear from: 🔹 Barbara Cheifet, Nature Biotechnology 🔹 Jo Nguyen, MDPI Canada

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 29/09/2026

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Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation @myotonicstrong.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Myotonic dystrophy is the most common form of adult muscular dystrophy and is considered the most variable of all known conditions. 📣 Help make it the most well-known on International #myotonicDystrophy Awareness Day, September 15! 💚🔗Learn more at: www.myotonic.org/internationa...

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Stem Cell Network @stemcellnetwork.ca · 08/09/2026

(1/2) Are you conducting multidisciplinary #RegenMed research that is moving toward the clinic within five years, or is addressing a key research question associated with an ongoing clinical trial? Apply for SCN’s Accelerating Clinical Translation Awards! 🔬 🔗 stemcellnetwork.ca/funding/rese...

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Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation @myotonicstrong.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

September 15th is International #MyotonicDystrophy Awareness Day!💚 Learn how your voice can increase #myotonicDystrophy (DM) awareness, grow DM research funding, and advance policies to accelerate treatments and a cure DM. 🔗Learn more at: www.myotonic.org/internationa...

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Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation @myotonicstrong.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

#MyotonicDystrophy is a rare, multi-systemic, inherited disease. It is caused by a mutation that prevents genes from carrying out functions properly. 🧬 Help us get closer to a cure by spreading #myotonicDystrophy awareness on September 15th! 💚🔗Learn more at: www.myotonic.org/internationa...

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 04/09/2026

Congratulations to the recipients of the second annual NMD4C Collaborative Research Training Awards; Wanda Dupèbe @uqtr.bsky.social, Dr Emma Sutton @ottawahospital.on.ca, Dr Pauline Garcia @cra-chusj.bsky.social, & Dr Mansoore Gholizade, MSc Candidate at GRIMN neuromuscularnetwork.ca/news/2026-co...

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 03/09/2026

New Resource: NMD4C Video Abstracts Looking for a quick, engaging way to stay up-to-date with the latest neuromuscular research in Canada? We are thrilled to invite you to watch 2 new videos with #NMD focus on #SMA & #DMD on our Video Abstracts page: neuromuscularnetwork.ca/resources/vi...

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 02/09/2026

Our September 2026 NMD4C Newsletter is now available with the latest updates, opportunities, research highlights, and events from across Canada's neuromuscular community. 🔗 Read it here: zc.vg/WRkme?m=0 #NMD4C #Neuromuscular #NMDResearch #ClinicalResearch #TranslationalResearch #RareDiseases

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 02/09/2026

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 18/08/2026

We’re counting down with just 38 days until the neuromuscular research community meets in Calgary for the 2026 NMD4C Annual Meeting on September 25th! Join us for a full day of connection, collaboration & cross‑disciplinary discussion Learn more and register to attend: neuromuscularnetwork.ca/AM2026

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 05/08/2026

Join us and Muscular Dystrophy Canada at our next #Neuromuscular Mystery Case Rounds, a CPD-accredited webinar led by Dr. Altaher Alfaez, Neuromuscular Clinical Fellow (@westernu.ca) Register: bit.ly/NMRoundsSept... 📅 Tue September 1, 2025 🕔️ 6:00-7:00pm ET #LetsTalkNMD #nmd #neuromuscularmedicine

NMD4C and MDC are pleased to invite you to a CPD-accredited Neuromuscular Mystery Case
Rounds webinar this September, led by Dr. Altaher Alfaez, from the Western University. This CPD-accredited webinar is primarily targeted at Canadian clinicians, academics and trainees with an interest in neuromuscular diseases. NMD4C and MDC are providing organizational and technical support. This is an independent clinical/ academic webinar with no industry sponsorship or influence.

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Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation @myotonicstrong.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Have questions about disability protections and #myotonicDystrophy?💚 Join our Ask the Expert webinar with Disability Justice Advocate, Marisa Spain, to learn about self-advocacy strategies and work accommodations. 💬🔗Register at: events.zoom.us/ev/Ahsp1Eq1i...

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 23/07/2026

We are happy to announce that the “8th Ottawa International Conference On Neuromuscular Disease & Biology” #OttawaNMD2027 will be held on October 14-16, 2027 at the Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada! For questions and to be notified when registration opens, please contact cpd@uottawa.ca

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 22/07/2026

New SOP from @nmd4c.ca Basic Science Trainee Committee! Shatha Atieh (#BSTC) has released a standard operating procedure (SOP) for skeletal muscle fiber typing and CSA analysis using immunofluorescence. Read more about our neuromuscular SOPs on our website: neuromuscularnetwork.ca/news/introdu...

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Introducing Our New SOP on Skeletal Muscle Fiber Typing - News- NMD4C

We are excited to announce the release of our latest Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) titled “Skeletal Muscle Fiber Typing & Cross-Sectional Area Analysis using Immunofluorescence Staining for Mice,...

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 31/07/2026

Join our next Community of Practice Sharing Session for Canadian PT’s & OT’s who see #neuromuscular patients Topic: Respiratory Health & Treatments for #DMD & #SMA Presenter: Cheryl Scholtes, Physiotherapist, LHSC Date: 17 September 2026 Time: 2PM ET Register: neuromuscularnetwork.ca/pt-ot-09-2026

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Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Community of Practice Knowledge Sharing Session – Respiratory Health and Treatments for DMD and SMA presented - Events - NMD4C

Speaker: Cheryl Scholtes, PT

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 31/07/2026

Join our next Community of Practice Sharing Session for Clinical Trial Personnel on "Canadian #ClinicalTrial Startups: Critical Local Considerations and Risk Reduction" • Presenter: Janet Petrillo Ballantyne • Date: 15 September 2026 • Time: 1PM ET Register: neuromuscularnetwork.ca/ctp-09-2026

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Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Community of Practice Knowledge Sharing Session – Respiratory Health and Treatments for DMD and SMA presented - Events - NMD4C

Speaker: Cheryl Scholtes, PT

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 31/07/2026

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Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Community of Practice Knowledge Sharing Session – Respiratory Health and Treatments for DMD and SMA presented - Events - NMD4C

Speaker: Cheryl Scholtes, PT

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 31/07/2026

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Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Community of Practice Knowledge Sharing Session – Respiratory Health and Treatments for DMD and SMA presented - Events - NMD4C

Speaker: Cheryl Scholtes, PT

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 23/07/2026

Defeat Duchenne Canada is recognizing outstanding family and clinician volunteers in the Duchenne Community! Know someone who deserves recognition? Submit a nomination today. Self-nominations are welcome: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 23/07/2026

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Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation @myotonicstrong.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

📊 New research powered by the #MyotonicDystrophy community! Data from 1,744 Myotonic Dystrophy Family Registry participants highlight 5 findings about how DM1 and DM2 affect daily life. Thank you to everyone helping deepen our understanding of DM! 💚 myotonic.org/myotonic-dys...

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 22/07/2026

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Introducing Our New SOP on Skeletal Muscle Fiber Typing - News- NMD4C

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 13/07/2026

Our July 2026 NMD4C newsletter is now available with the latest updates from across Canada’s #neuromuscular community. 🔗 | Read it on our website: lnkd.in/gkzcVKJM #NeuromuscularResearch #NMDresearch #MedicalResearch #ECR #TranslationalResearch #ClinicalResearch #CanadaResearch #RareDiseases

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 01/07/2026

1/2 | Happy Canada Day🇨🇦 Today we celebrate collaboration that strengthens neuromuscular research & care across Canada. Our work reflects a shared commitment to connecting expertise, advancing #neuromuscular research, improving care and supporting the next generation of NMD scientists and clinicians

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 30/06/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 LGMD Scientific Summit, hosted by The Speak Foundation Date: Friday, July 31, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM EDT Format: Virtual 🔗 Register here: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/md2vj6u #LGMD #MuscularDystrophy #ClinicalTrials #RareDisease #MedicalResearch

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 19/06/2026

From June 8–10, we hosted our 3rd annual NMD4C Basic Research Summer School at @uottawa.ca for #neuromuscular trainees. 🧪 We would like to thank all 28 trainees who came from across Canada for their thoughtful participation & contributions. 🇨🇦 🔗 Read full article neuromuscularnetwork.ca?p=205660

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NMD4C Hosts 3rd Annual Basic Research Summer School at uOttawa! - News - NMD4C

From June 8 to 10, 2026, we hosted the 3rd annual NMD4C Basic Research Summer School at the University of Ottawa. The program supported 28 neuromuscular research trainees (graduate students and postdo...

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 19/06/2026

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NMD4C Hosts 3rd Annual Basic Research Summer School at uOttawa! - News - NMD4C

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 16/06/2026

@nmd4c.ca and Muscular Dystrophy Canada are pleased to invite you to today's CPD-accredited webinar, focused on Emerging Biomarkers in Spinal Muscular Atrophy led by Hugh McMillan, MD, MSc, FRCPC (Chair) and Charlotte René. 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/SMABiomarker... 📅 16th June, 2026 🕔️ 5:00–6:00 pm ET

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 04/06/2026

The NMD4C June 2026 Newsletter is now live! neuromuscularnetwork.ca/06-2026 Explore new research, funding calls, training opportunities, webinars, and community updates shaping neuromuscular care in Canada.

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 05/06/2026

Canadian led phase II studies in boys with DMD supported approval of vamorolone, the first #DMD treatment in Canada. Dr. Jean Mah noted expanded clinical experience, and Nicola Worsfold of Defeat Duchenne Canada highlighted the importance of national collaboration: neuromuscularnetwork.ca?p=205547

Canadian-Led Phase II Studies Advance Vamorolone Evidence in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 05/06/2026

Congratulations to NMD4C-BSTC 2026 Image Competition winners: 🥇 Madison Garibotti, PhD Candidate, York University 🥈 Dr. Tatiana Koike, Postdoctoral Fellow, CHU Sainte-Justine & Université de Montréal 🥉 Alexa Derksen, PhD Candidate, UOttawa & CHEO RI Gallery: neuromuscularnetwork.ca/Competition-...

Congratulations to NMD4C-BSTC 2026 Signals that move us Image Competition winners:
(1) Madison Garibotti, PhD Candidate, York University
(2) Dr. Tatiana Koike, Postdoctoral Fellow, CHU Sainte-Justine & Université de Montréal
(3) Alexa Derksen, PhD Candidate, UOttawa & CHEO RI

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 08/06/2026

The AFC in Neuromuscular Medicine is progressing toward national program accreditation, with PGME teams now preparing applications. Join us for an AFC workshop at the NMD4C Investigator Meeting on Sept 25. More info: neuromuscularnetwork.ca/news/afc-in-...

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 09/06/2026

We’re happy to share NMD4C Clinical Trial Network’s new publication on building a coordinated Canadian approach to strengthen neuromuscular trial readiness, capacity, and access. It outlines key barriers and practical strategies for rare disease trials. Read it here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42192450

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 09/06/2026

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 01/06/2026

NMD4C Collaborative Research Training Awards close in under 2 weeks! MSc/PhD student, postdoctoral fellow #ECR or a #neuromuscular research professional, this program offers hands on experience and collaboration across Canada Apply by June 15, 2026: neuromuscularnetwork.ca/pillar-1-pre...

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 05/06/2026

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Stem Cell Network @stemcellnetwork.ca · 28/05/2026

(1/2) 📣 Abstract submission is open for #TMM2026 for all Trainees and HQPs! Submit your abstract for the opportunity to present your research at the Till & McCulloch Meetings, Canada’s premier #StemCell and #RegenerativeMedicine research event. 🧬 🔗 stemcellnetwork.ca/tmm/abstract...

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Stem Cell Network @stemcellnetwork.ca · 01/06/2026

⏳ Don’t miss your chance to save. Join us in Vancouver, BC, Nov 9–11, 2026, for #TMM2026. 🧬 As Canada’s premier #StemCell and #RegenMed research event, TMM2026 convenes leading scientists, clinicians, ethicists, and industry leaders. Register today. ➡️ stemcellnetwork.ca/tmm/till-mcc...

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 01/06/2026

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 26/05/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 #NMD4C Annual Meeting! Date: Friday September 25, 2026 Location: Calgary, Alberta Save the date and register your interest to attend this years meeting of the canadian #neuromuscular commmunity on our website: neuromuscularnetwork.ca/event/2026-n...

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 22/04/2026

Join us for our next #PT & #OT Community of Practice Knowledge Exchange Session on Teens, Sex, and Physical Disability: Practical Strategies to Support Client Goals Related to Sexual Expression at 2pm on Tuesday May 26, 2026. Learn More and Register here → neuromuscularnetwork.ca/PT-26-2026

Join us for our next Community of Practice Knowledge Exchange Session on Teens, Sex, and Physical Disability: Practical Strategies to Support Client Goals Related to Sexual Expression at 2pm on Tuesday May 26, 2026.

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 22/05/2026

Finishing your MSc, PhD, or postdoc soon? Add your CV and short research statement to the NMD4C Neuromuscular Talent Pool and increase your visibility to labs and teams across Canada! Register for our Talent Pool: neuromuscularnetwork.ca/Talent-Registration #NMD4C #neuromuscular #nmd #rarediseases

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Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada @nmd4c.ca · 21/05/2026

Join the next Myogenesis Discussion Group at 2-3pm EST on Monday 25, May 2026! The session will be led by Dr. Steve Guzman from the Aguilar Lab at the @umich.edu Topic: Nuclear Speckles Regulate Splicing During Muscle Stem Cell Activation and Aging Learn More: neuromuscularnetwork.ca/MDG-05-2026

Dr. Steve Guzman from the Aguilar Lab at the @umich.edu
Topic: Nuclear Speckles Regulate Splicing During Muscle Stem Cell Activation and Aging

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