Our Research strategy is to bridge critical funding gaps, leverage funding through strategic national and global partnerships, and advance engagement in patient-oriented research. The goals of the Research initiatives that we engage in address the following 4 key areas:

Recent Initiatives

  • Research Funding Program
    • Annual Translational Science and Clinical Research Competition
    • Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
    • Clinical Fellowships
    • Partnership funding
  • Network and Infrastructure Building
    • Co-Funding of & Partnership with NMD4C
    • Training & Education (CME Accredited Webinars, Capacity building+)
    • Research Resources (Biobanks & Registries)
    • Clinical trial coordination resources
    • Clinical guidelines
    • And More
  • Patient Centered Research
    • Economic Cost of Living with a NMD Study
    • Patient partner on research projects in Canada
    • Creation of patient partner in research modules
  • Knowledge Translation
    • NMD Conference and Webinars
    • Research Hotline & Ask the experts
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