Donors make it possible to invest in both neuromuscular disorder research and care, now and for the future

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) together with the Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada (NMD4C) are thrilled to announce the recipients of the National Clinical and Post-doctoral Fellowships funding competition. This competition involves an extensive review by leading Canadian neuromuscular researchers and clinicians to ensure the top-ranked candidates are selected for this funding opportunity.

“Too often we hear from our community about the long and difficult process of accessing specialists or that they are unable to find information on their neuromuscular disorder, let alone access to treatments or trials. We know how critical it is to invest in the future generations of neuromuscular disorder specialists to drive research momentum forward and improve the current standard of care available in Canada,” said Stacey Lintern, CEO, Muscular Dystrophy Canada. “Together, by providing both Post-doctoral and Clinical Fellowships, we are ensuring the sustainability and progress of Canadian neuromuscular research as well as building a stronger infrastructure of skilled clinicians educated on neuromuscular disorders in Canada.”

These fellowships are made possible each year by the outstanding community of supporters who work tirelessly to support the neuromuscular community. Generous donors, passionate fundraisers and dedicated Fire Fighters across the country make it possible for MDC to fund promising researchers, ensuring Canada is prepared to provide access to new life-changing treatments, while also filling the immediate need for advanced treatment and care options by supporting future clinicians. This is a community effort and we are extremely grateful for the ongoing support. From the entire neuromuscular community, congratulations to all recipients!

Post-doctoral fellowship recipients:

Dr Yassine Ouhaddi
Centre de recherche du CHU Sainte-Justine
Montreal, QC

Dr Cedric Happi-Mbakam
SickKids Hospital
Toronto, ON

Clinical fellowship recipients:

Dr Yiu-Chia Chang
University of Western Ontario
London, ON

Dr Mark Krongold
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC

Dr Bram De Wel
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB

MDC and NMD4C extend special thanks to the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists (CSCN) for jointly funding a clinical fellow this year.

Learn more about the fellowship awards

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ABOUT MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CANADA

Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s mission is to enhance the lives of those impacted with neuromuscular disorders by continually working to provide ongoing support and resources while relentlessly searching for a cure through well-funded research. To learn more about Muscular Dystrophy Canada, please visit muscle.ca or call our toll-free number at 1-800-567-2873.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Heather Rice
Muscular Dystrophy Canada
Heather.Rice@muscle.ca
902-440-3714

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