The Muscle Health Research Centre (MHRC) at York University will host the 17th Annual Muscle Health Awareness Day (MHAD17) on Friday, May 1, 2026.
📅 May 1, 2026
📍 York University
This in-person event will bring together researchers, clinicians, trainees, and community partners to share the latest research and advances in muscle health and neuromuscular disease.
The program will feature invited presentations from leading researchers including Dr. Jenna Gibbs (McGill University), Dr. Arthur Cheng (York University), Dr. Val Fajardo (Brock University), Dr. Stephen Brown (University of Guelph), Dr. Penny Gilbert (University of Toronto), and Dr. Robin Duncan (University of Waterloo).
The event will also include:
- Poster presentation sessions
- A lived experience presentation from a community partner in collaboration with MitoCanada
- Networking opportunities including a student–faculty roundtable discussion
- Awards recognizing outstanding poster presentations
Researchers and trainees are encouraged to submit abstracts for poster presentations. Abstracts submitted by April 15, 2026 (midnight) will be eligible for six poster prizes and inclusion in the official MHAD17 program.
📌 Registration deadline: April 15, 2026
💲 Registration fee: $30 (to support catering for breakfast and lunch)
To view the full program and agenda, please review the file:
