Canadian MSK Rehab Research NetworkSession four of the Writing and Publication Series titled “From Experience to Evidence: Partnering with Patients in Rehab Research” will focus on what trainees would like to know about patient partner engagement in research.
Three engaging sessions will be provided by Dr. Joy MacDermid, Dr. Katie Kowalski, and Dr. Aliki Thomas.
When: November 24, from 12-1pm ET
Register here: https://westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/FxiVoLecTWqdL5cucnhnBw
Norio Tomita is a PhD candidate in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Montreal. Norio has completed the final requirements and will be completing their PhD this fall.
Norio is seeking a research position. Norio is an ultrasound engineer with skills in non-invasive measurement and medical image analysis. Through their PhD program, they have gained experience in clinical study design, ethical review, and biostatistics. Norio will also be participating in several task forces within the Fascia Research Society, where they will be able to share the latest insights into fascia research.
For more information contact: norio.tomita@gmail.com
Raghava Neelapala is seeking post-doctoral opportunities in the areas of pain mechanisms and targeted rehabilitation strategies for knee osteoarthritis.
Raghava Neelapala is a physical therapist by training and a recent PhD graduate from the School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University. His PhD work, supervised by Dr. Lisa Carlesso, focused on identifying phenotypes and examining the role of adiposity and systemic inflammation in knee osteoarthritis (OA).
He is a recipient of competitive scholarships from the Arthritis Society, Canada, McMaster Institute of Pain Research and Care, and McMaster Institute of Research in Aging. The scientific impact of his work has been published in 25 peer-reviewed articles and presented at over 15 conferences.
He is seeking post-doctoral opportunities to further his training and contribution to the field of chronic musculoskeletal pain, specifically in the areas of subgroup-specific treatment approaches for the rehabilitation of knee OA.
For more information contact: yvraghava9@gmal.com
Planning is underway for the 2026 MSK Network Summer School, and we want to ensure the program reflects the needs and interests of our community. To guide our planning, we are seeking input from both trainees and supervisors.
We invite you to complete a short, two-question survey to let us know which topics you believe would be most valuable to feature at the Summer School. Your feedback will directly inform the design of the program and help us deliver content that is timely, relevant, and impactful.
Access the survey here: https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6PYjmo2e5M54UC2
Thank you in advance for taking a moment to share your perspective. Your contributions are essential to making the 2026 Summer School a meaningful and enriching experience for all.
Dr. Guillaume Durandau is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow or PhD student to support recently awarded research grants. Candidates with expertise in neuromusculoskeletal modelling, machine learning, or biomechanics are strongly encouraged to apply.
These positions are funded through:
For more information contact: guillaume.durandau@mcgill.ca
The MSK Network is currently recruiting MORE raters for Rehab+ , a free email alerting service and searchable database that brings high-quality evidence to the attention of occupational and physical therapists.
Please help us identify the best evidence for you and your peers! If you are currently practicing as an occupational therapist or physical therapist in a clinical setting or as a clinical practice leader or manager directly supervising clinical care, we invite you to become a rater for the McMaster Online Rating of Evidence (MORE) system. The MORE system collects your vote on the relevance and newsworthiness of hot-off-the-press articles within your clinical specialty. We supply online articles according to your clinical interests, and you rate the articles on 2 simple scales. This takes about 5 to 10 minutes. You can tell us how often you are willing to receive articles.
Benefits to becoming a MORE rater:
If you would like to join us as a rater, please click on this link and provide your name and email address. You can also include the names and email addresses of any colleagues whom you feel would also be interested in joining us as a MORE rater.
Please feel free to share this call with your networks as REHAB+ can only continue to exist if we increase our rater pool.
PS If you haven’t already done so, we invite you to sign up for the free Rehab+ service to receive alerts of articles that pass the critical appraisal and MORE Rehab rating processes.
If you have any questions about MORE Rehab, please let us know at morerehab@mcmasterhkr.com
We look forward to working with you!
Dr. Codie Primeau (he/him; il) is recruiting Master’s and Doctoral students for positions in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and chronic health research. His lab tackles real-world challenges in mobility, health outcomes, and equitable care, with a focus on arthritis, chronic pain, physiotherapy, pelvic health, clinical biomechanics, health economic evaluation, and 2S/LGBTQQIA+ health. Using quantitative and qualitative methods, students will engage in research designed in collaboration with patient and community partners, ensuring studies make a tangible difference for those most impacted by chronic conditions.
Students in the lab will have the chance to:
Who we’re looking for:
How to Apply:
Please send the following to Dr. Codie Primeau (codie.primeau@uwo.ca) and copy Stephanie Therrien (stherri8@uwo.ca):
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Start dates are to be discussed and will require application to a Western University (London, Ontario) graduate program. This is your chance to join a dynamic, inclusive lab making meaningful impact in rehabilitation research – apply now!
To find out more about Dr. Primeau’s work, please visit the following link.
The third session of the MSK Network Writing and Publication Webinar Series titled From Data to Discovery: Writing the Results Section, will focus on what trainees need to know about writing the results section of a manuscript. Featuring presentations from Dr. Dylan Kobsar and Dr. Pavlos Bobos, trainees can also expect to learn about formatting tables and figures for publication.
When: August 7 2025, 2-3pm ET
Register here: https://westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/VuQJjmODQHmb3XtKbG4M6Q
Meeting ID: 997 1480 2904
Dr. Myles O’Brien is recruiting students interested in Graduate studies (Master’s or Doctoral) and studying MSK health & active aging. Students interested in promoting movement in community/hospital settings, epidemiology, frailty, and/or musculoskeletal function with objective measures are particularly encouraged to apply. His research program spans clinical trial, applied mechanistic, and epidemiological study designs. Specific thesis projects and independent studies will be determined based on interest and desired skillsets.
Funding is in place to support student scholarships related to MSK health clinical trials and epidemiological projects.
The successful applicant(s) will work within Dr. O’Brien’s research team and collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary IMPACTs lab. The successful applicant will be embedded within the Department of Medicine at the Centre de Formation Medicalé Nouveau-Brunswick in Moncton, New Brunswick.
General & Specific Requirements:
Interested in Applying: Qualified applicants should send a CV (including graduation dates, GPAs, list of publications, technical skills, and contact information of 2 references) to Dr. Myles O’Brien (Myles.OBrien@USherbrooke.ca). Doctoral applications are encouraged to send a writing example.
Information about specific projects conducted in our lab can be found on the https://impactslab.com website. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position in filled.
For more information: O’Brien_Lab_Recruitment_MSK
Apply to attend the virtual Canadian Arthritis Summer School (CASS)
Be part of the Canadian Arthritis Summer School (CASS) from June 3-5, 2025. This unique 3-day virtual event will bring together patient partners and trainees to foster learning, collaboration, and innovation in arthritis research.
Summer school sessions will include:
Expression of Interest:
Patient partners and trainees apply by April 28, 2025. Selected applicants will be informed by May 12, 2025.
Apply here: https://bit.ly/CASSEOI
Learn more about CASS: https://bit.ly/CanadianArthritisSummerSchool
Présentez votre demande pour participer à l’Atelier virtuel d’été canadien sur l’arthrite (AECA)
Participez à l’Atelier d’été canadien sur l’arthrite (AECA) du 3 au 5 juin 2025. Cet événement virtuel unique de trois jours réunissant des patients partenaires et des stagiaires visant à favoriser l’apprentissage, la collaboration et l’innovation dans la recherche à l’arthrite.
Voici le contenu offert durant l’Atelier d’été:
Déclaration d’intérêt
Les patients partenaires et les stagiaires souhaitant participer à l’atelier sont invités à présenter une déclaration d’intérêt avant le 28 avril 2025. Les personnes retenues en seront informées au plus tard le 12 mai 2025.
Obtenir plus de détails à ce sujet: https://bit.ly/CanadianArthritisSummerSchool
et poser votre candidature: https://bit.ly/CASSEOI
