The Muscle Health Research Centre at York University is pleased to invite registrations and abstract submissions for the 17th Annual Muscle Health Awareness Day (MHAD17).
This annual event brings together trainees, researchers, clinicians, and community partners to share and discuss research related to muscle health.
🗓 Event Details:
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Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
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Time: 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
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Location: York University, Keele Campus
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Room locations: To be announced closer to the event
🎤 Program Highlights:
MHAD17 will feature:
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Presentations from leading researchers in muscle health
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Poster presentations from trainees and researchers
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A lived experience session in partnership with MitoCanada
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A presentation from MitoCanada’s CEO on their mission and work
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Networking opportunities, including a student–faculty roundtable session
This year MHAD is pleased to welcome Dr. Jenna Gibbs, Dr. Arthur Cheng, Dr. Val Fajardo, Dr. Stephen Brown, Dr. Penny Gilbert, and Dr. Robin Duncan.
📝 Abstract Submission
Abstract submissions are now open for poster presentations.
We welcome submissions from:
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Undergraduate and graduate students
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Postdoctoral fellows
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Faculty and research scientists
Topics may include (but are not limited to):
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Muscle health (skeletal, cardiac, or smooth muscle)
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Exercise and rehabilitation
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Disease and metabolism
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Neurophysiology and blood flow
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Any topic directly or indirectly related to muscle health
📌 Important notes:
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Abstracts submitted by April 22, 2026 (midnight) will be considered for presentation prizes
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All accepted abstracts will be published in the MHAD17 Conference Proceedings
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Posters may be reused if presented within the past 12 months
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Poster size must not exceed 48” (width) × 36” (height)
🔗 Submit your abstract here:
https://www.yorku.ca/mhrc/mhad/
📝 Registration Information
All attendees (except speakers) are required to register, regardless of whether they are submitting an abstract.
📌 Registration deadline: April 22, 2026 (midnight)
⚠️ Cash payments are not accepted
🔗 Registration page: https://health.payments.uit.yorku.ca/register?returnUrl=%2Fregistration-fee-2026
🔗 Payment page: https://health.payments.uit.yorku.ca/
📌 Important notes:
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Registration and payment are separate steps
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Each attendee must register individually
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Each ticket must be purchased for one person
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If paying for multiple attendees, separate registrations are recommended (group payment option available)
📬 Additional Information
For more details, please visit the official MHAD17 webpage:
https://www.yorku.ca/mhrc/home/muscle-health-awareness-day-mhad/
For inquiries, please contact: mhrc@yorku.ca
