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A summer school program hosted by York University’s Muscle Health Research Centre in the School of Kinesiology & Health Science is preparing Canada’s next generation of researchers in the field of neuromuscular disease.

The two-day program equips 32 graduate students and post-doctoral fellow trainees with critical tools to enhance their research capabilities and professional networks, laying a foundation for more effective research collaboration across the nation. The summer school, which runs May 7 and 8, serves as a prelude to York’s 16th annual Muscle Health Awareness Day on May 9, which continues to be a significant platform for research dissemination. 

Through the program's sessions, which use cutting-edge laboratory techniques, participants will engage in medical research activities and discussions with leading researchers, patient advocates and industry representatives. 

The workshops are led by York graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, including: 
• Luke Flewwelling, PhD student from Professor Arthur Cheng’s lab; 
• PhD students Madison Garibotti and Aditya Brahmbhatt from Professor Christopher Perry’s lab; and 
• graduate students Mark DaneshJaryeon LeeEthan Sooklal and Lucas Campagna, along with post-doctoral fellow Quentin Jean Michel Sastourne-Arrey, from Professor Anthony Scime’s lab.

See more on the YFile story and visit the Muscle Health Research Centre website for more information.