Category: Newsletter

🔬 MHRC Seminar Series – Dr. Deena Snoke

The Muscle Health Research Centre (MHRC) is pleased to welcome Dr. Deena Snoke from the University of Vermont College of Medicine for an upcoming seminar on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM (ET).

Dr. Snoke will present “Temporal Variation in Body Composition During the Lung Cancer Continuum,” exploring changes in body composition throughout the lung cancer continuum and discussing their implications for research and clinical care.

The seminar will be held in Room 306, Lumbers Building, with the option to attend online via Zoom.

Event Details

Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM (ET)
Location: Room 306, Lumbers Building & Online via Zoom

Zoom: Zoom link
Passcode: 975467

We encourage researchers, clinicians, trainees, and members of the community with an interest in muscle health and rehabilitation research to attend. We look forward to welcoming you to this seminar.

The MSK Rehab Research Network brought members together during the World Congress of Biomechanics 2026 in Vancouver for an engaging discussion on current initiatives and the future of the Network.

Led by Michael Hunt, the meeting included updates on GaitNET and OpenWear, two collaborative initiatives aimed at supporting multicentre biomechanics research, improving access to wearable technologies, and promoting open and standardized research practices.

Trainees also shared experiences from international exchanges, highlighting the value of technical training, mentorship, networking, and collaboration across institutions.

The meeting concluded with a discussion on the Network’s future priorities, including trainee support, funding opportunities, clinical and industry partnerships, knowledge translation, sustainability, and ways to strengthen the impact of MSK rehabilitation research.

Thank you to Michael Hunt and all participants who contributed their ideas and helped guide the Network’s next steps.

We are pleased to share the Winter 2026 edition of the MSK Rehab Research Network Newsletter!

MSK Rehab Research Network Newsletter Winter – 2026

This Winter has been an exciting period for the Network, filled with new initiatives, training opportunities, webinars, member achievements, and expanded support programs.

Included in this edition:

• Announcements

• Current Network Plans & How to Get Involved

• Previous Initiatives – Webinars and Resources

• Network Initiatives

• Network Support Opportunities

• Network Membership

• External Opportunities

• Members’ Publications, Presentations, and Awards

Thank you to everyone who contributed updates, announcements, opportunities, and accomplishments.

If you have news you’d like to share in our next newsletter, or on our website or social media, please reach out at: rehabnet@uwo.ca

Save the Date!

The Canadian MSK Rehab Research Network will host an in-person meeting during the 10th World Congress of Biomechanics (WCB 2026) in Vancouver, Canada.

Date & Time: Monday, July 13, 2026 | 12:30 – 2:00 PM
Location: Vancouver, Canada

All MSK Network members and colleagues attending WCB are warmly invited to participate.

This meeting will provide an opportunity to reflect on the Network’s accomplishments over the past year and to identify strategic priorities moving forward. The session will highlight advances in biomechanics research across the Network, with a particular focus on collaborative initiatives, multi-centre studies, and data infrastructure developments.

Trainee development remains a central priority of the Network. The meeting will feature updates on trainee exchange experiences and trainee-led research initiatives, emphasizing both scientific contributions and professional growth.

In addition, working groups will share updates on ongoing projects and cross-institutional collaborations, demonstrating how coordinated efforts have strengthened research capacity and contributed to high-quality outputs in musculoskeletal rehabilitation science.

A key component of the meeting will be a priority-setting discussion, where participants will help identify future research themes, infrastructure needs, and training opportunities. This forward-looking dialogue will support strategic alignment across institutions and reinforce the Network’s role as a national leader in MSK rehabilitation research.

We are pleased to share the Fall 2025 edition of the MSK Rehab Research Network Newsletter!

MSK Rehab Research Network Newsletter Fall – 2025

This fall has been an exciting period for the Network, filled with new initiatives, training opportunities, webinars, member achievements, and expanded support programs.

Included in this edition:

• Announcements

• Current Network Plans & How to Get Involved

• Previous Initiatives – Webinars and Resources

• Network Initiatives

• Network Support Opportunities

• Network Membership

• External Opportunities

• Members’ Publications, Presentations, and Awards

Thank you to everyone who contributed updates, announcements, opportunities, and accomplishments.

If you have news you’d like to share in our next newsletter, or on our website or social media, please reach out at: rehabnet@uwo.ca