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Save the Date! – MSK Network at CPS Symposium – May 2, 2026

We’re excited to highlight an upcoming session at the Canadian Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting:

🧠 Innovative Technologies for the Assessment and Management of MSK Pain
📅 May 2, 2026
🕘 9:15 – 10:30 AM
📍 Room 303A

This interactive symposium will explore how emerging technologies are shaping MSK pain rehabilitation, including:
🔹 Virtual reality tools for persistent pain
🔹 ARISE augmented reality system for sensorimotor training
🔹 Co-designed digital education for remote care

💡 Participants will also engage in hands-on small group sessions, followed by discussion on real-world implementation in research and clinical practice.

This is a great opportunity for clinicians, researchers, and trainees interested in innovation in MSK pain care.

🔗 CPS Annual Meeting Website
🔗 Full Conference Agenda

We hope to see you there!

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17th Annual Muscle Health Awareness Day (MHAD17): Registration & Abstract Submission Now Open

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:

  • Date: Friday, May 1, 2026

  • Time: 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM

  • Location: York University, Keele Campus

  • Room locations: To be announced closer to the event

🎤 Program Highlights:

MHAD17 will feature:

  • Presentations from leading researchers in muscle health

  • Poster presentations from trainees and researchers

  • A lived experience session in partnership with MitoCanada

  • A presentation from MitoCanada’s CEO on their mission and work

  • 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:

  • Undergraduate and graduate students

  • Postdoctoral fellows

  • Faculty and research scientists

Topics may include (but are not limited to):

  • Muscle health (skeletal, cardiac, or smooth muscle)

  • Exercise and rehabilitation

  • Disease and metabolism

  • Neurophysiology and blood flow

  • Any topic directly or indirectly related to muscle health

📌 Important notes:

  • Abstracts submitted by April 22, 2026 (midnight) will be considered for presentation prizes

  • All accepted abstracts will be published in the MHAD17 Conference Proceedings

  • Posters may be reused if presented within the past 12 months

  • 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:

  • Registration and payment are separate steps

  • Each attendee must register individually

  • Each ticket must be purchased for one person

  • 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

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Clinician Participants Needed – Knee Osteoarthritis Practice Survey

Researchers at Western University are inviting healthcare professionals involved in the management of knee osteoarthritis to participate in a brief online survey examining current clinical practices.

This study aims to identify commonly used diagnostic and treatment strategies and explore potential differences between clinical guidelines and real-world practice. The findings will help inform future clinical recommendations and healthcare resource planning.

Participation Details

• Survey takes approximately 5–10 minutes

• Participation is voluntary

• Conducted securely via Qualtrics

• Participants may optionally indicate interest in a follow-up interview

Eligibility Criteria

Participants must be:

• A registered healthcare professional (e.g., general practitioner, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, rheumatologist, orthopedic specialist, or related provider)

• Currently treating or have experience managing patients with knee osteoarthritis

• Practicing for at least 1 year

• Able to read and write in English

🔗 Access the survey:

https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_23NJtoHRhsLgIcK

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MHRC Seminar Series – Dr. Christopher Adams – March 20

🔬 MHRC Seminar Series – Dr. Christopher Adams

The Muscle Health Research Centre (MHRC) is pleased to host an upcoming seminar featuring Dr. Christopher Adams (MD, PhD) from the Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Adams will present “Investigating Mechanisms and Treatments of Skeletal Muscle Atrophy,” highlighting current research on the biological mechanisms of muscle loss and emerging treatment approaches.

📅 Date: Friday, March 20, 2026

🕒 Time: 3:00 PM (ET)

💻 Location: Online via Zoom

✅ All are welcome to attend.

📌 Please refer to the event poster for full details or contact MHRC for more information.

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17th Annual Muscle Health Awareness Day (MHAD17)

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:

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Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity

Professors Anne Hudon, Matthew Hunt, and Eric Racine are inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Laboratoire d’Éthique Vivante en Réadaptation (LEViER), based at the Gingras-Lindsay Rehabilitation Institute of Montreal. This fellowship focuses on advancing research in rehabilitation ethics and living lab approaches. 

The selected fellow will join a dynamic interdisciplinary team of researchers, clinicians, students, and patient partners working to promote ethical practices in rehabilitation research and care.

As part of this fellowship, the postdoctoral researcher will contribute to:

• Participatory rehabilitation ethics research projects, including qualitative data collection and analysis

• Arts-based and living lab ethics initiatives

• Mentorship of graduate students

• Empirical and theoretical research on ethical considerations in living laboratory environments 

Eligibility requirements include:

• A PhD in a related field (e.g., rehabilitation sciences, health sciences, sociology, bioethics, anthropology, or philosophy)

• Experience or strong interest in ethics research

• Expertise in qualitative research, particularly participatory or arts-based methods

• Excellent writing skills and fluency in English and French

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively 

Funding is available to support the selected postdoctoral fellow, who will also be encouraged to apply for provincial and federal fellowship funding opportunities. 

For more information or to apply, please send your CV and cover letter to: camilledesforgeslevier@outlook.com

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Seminar: Accelerated Sarcopenia in Metabolic Disease – Dr. Leigh Breen – March 4, 2026

The Myology Institute at the University of Florida invites trainees, researchers, clinicians, and students to attend an upcoming seminar presented by Dr. Leigh Breen, Professor of Translational Physiology at the Leicester Lifestyle and Health Research Group.

This seminar will examine the clinical and molecular mechanisms contributing to accelerated sarcopenia in metabolic disease. The presentation will highlight emerging evidence on muscle loss, metabolic dysfunction, and implications for rehabilitation, prevention, and treatment strategies.

Event Details:

📅 Date: March 4, 2026

🕒 Time: 3:00–4:00 PM (ET)

📍 Location: Online via Zoom

💻 Zoom Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/99211803713

This seminar offers a valuable opportunity to learn about cutting-edge research in muscle biology and its relevance to musculoskeletal health and rehabilitation.

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International Trainee Seminar Series – Aging and Biomechanics – February 27, 2026

The Muscle Health Research Centre (MHRC) invites trainees, researchers, clinicians, and students to attend the upcoming International Trainee Seminar Series focused on Aging and Biomechanics.

This seminar will feature presentations from three trainee researchers whose work advances understanding of musculoskeletal health, biomechanics, and rehabilitation, particularly in relation to aging populations and upper limb function.

Speakers include:

• Stephen Boulanger, PhD Candidate, York University

• Lauren Straatman, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Waterloo

• Kathryn Rex, PhD Candidate, Penn State University

Their research explores key topics including rotator cuff disease, osteoarthritis, upper limb biomechanics, surgical outcomes, and joint preservation strategies.

Event Details:

📅 Date: February 27, 2026

🕒 Time: 10:00 AM (ET)

📍 Location: Online via Zoom

💻 Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/RmKZrITOSyu9yAKSgvG8sg

👥 Host: Muscle Health Research Centre (MHRC)

The MHRC Trainee Seminar Series highlights emerging researchers and provides an opportunity to learn about innovative trainee-led discoveries in muscle biology, biomechanics, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

All are welcome to attend. Please refer to the event poster or MHRC communications for additional details.

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Seminar: Elucidating Inflammation-Induced Mitochondrial Deficiency in Skeletal Muscle – Dr. Johanna Lanner – February 20, 2026

The Muscle Health Research Centre (MHRC) invites trainees, researchers, clinicians, and students to attend an upcoming seminar presented by Dr. Johanna Lanner, Professor at the Swedish School of Sport & Health Sciences and the Karolinska Institute.

This presentation will explore the role of inflammation in driving mitochondrial deficiency in skeletal muscle, highlighting key mechanisms relevant to muscle health, disease progression, and rehabilitation research.

Event Details:

📅 Date: February 20, 2026

🕒 Time: 9:00 AM (ET) (special time due to international speaker)

📍 Location: Online via Zoom

💻 Zoom Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/j/93872920585?pwd=abUlMe5slNKbtgtV8RaRAbvAFvQaDh.1

👥 Host: Muscle Health Research Centre (MHRC)

The MHRC Seminar Series features leading international researchers and provides an opportunity to learn about emerging discoveries in muscle biology and musculoskeletal health.

All are welcome to attend. Please refer to the event poster or MHRC communications for access information.

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2026 Trainee Summer School

The Canadian MSK Rehab Research Network, in collaboration with the Western Bone and Joint Institute and the MSK Innovation Factory, is pleased to announce the Building Impactful MSK Health Research: Knowledge Mobilization Summer School.

When: July 6-10, 2026

Where: Western University, London, Ontario

This week-long summer school is designed to build capacity in knowledge mobilization and implementation among trainees, researchers, clinicians, and professionals working in MSK health.

Participants will have the opportunity to:

  • Learn foundational principles of knowledge mobilization and implementation
  • Develop hands-on research dissemination and impact skills
  • Gain experience in planning and evaluating knowledge mobilization strategies
  • Learn directly from leading academics, patient partners, and professionals across healthcare, community, and policy settings

Requirements:

  • Applicants must be graduate students or postdoctoral fellows registered and attending a Canadian post-secondary institution.
  • Applicants must be a member of the Canadian MSK Rehab Research Network (If you are not already a Network member, apply for free here: https://mskrehabnet.com/about/current-members/) or through the summer school application form.

Important Details:

  • There is no registration fee for any attendee.
  • We will arrange and pay for your accommodation at Western if you are travelling from out of province or another city.
  • Funding support will be provided to trainees who need to travel from out of province or another city in order to attend the summer school. Local students may attend without funding as they will not need accommodation or travel support. Funding support will include:
    • up to $200 for travel from a city within the province (e.g., Toronto).
    • up to $500 for travel from a neighbouring province (e.g., Quebec).
    • up to $1000 for travel from elsewhere in Canada (e.g., British Columbia, Nova Scotia, etc.).
  • Supervisors are expected to provide additional funding to help cover travel costs for their students. Trainees located outside of Ontario who will be reimbursed between $500-$1000 from the MSK Network, must provide written confirmation that their supervisor will provide an additional $200 in financial support toward their travel expenses.
  • We will be accepting trainees from across Canada. However, due to limited funds and capacity we cannot accept all applications. A review process will be used to determine the successful candidates.
  • If you have any questions about the summer schools or applications, please email the Network Coordinator at rehabnet@uwo.ca
  • Application deadline: April 7, 2026

This is an excellent opportunity for trainees and early-career researchers interested in enhancing the reach, impact, and real-world application of their MSK health research.

Apply here:  https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bgA62b2NB9U1DZs

Please read the application instructions carefully before submitting your application.

We encourage you to share this opportunity with trainees and colleagues who may be interested.