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The Canadian Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Network is a multidisciplinary national Network comprised of researchers, trainees, collaborators, and partner groups with a common goal of mitigating the MSK burden in Canada
The session From Experience to Evidence: Partnering with Patients in Rehab Research is now live on the MSK Network website.

Watch here: mskrehabnet.com/from-experie...

Featuring insights from researchers and patient partners on meaningful engagement in MSK rehab research.
November 26, 2025 at 7:09 PM
📣 Fragility Fracture Network Canada Congress 2026

Join clinicians, researchers, and trainees for the latest in fragility fracture care.

🗓 March 28, 2026 — Toronto
📝 Abstracts due: Nov 30, 2025

🔗 More info: fragilityfracturenetwork.org/ffn-regional...
November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Congratulations to Cinthuja Pathmanathan on completing her MSK Trainee Exchange at the University of Birmingham’s Centre for Precision Rehabilitation of Spinal Pain, gaining HD-EMG skills and contributing to a muscle synergies project!

Cinthuja's lay summary: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
November 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Session four of the Writing and Publication Series "From Experience to Evidence: Partnering with Patients in Rehab Research" will be on what trainees would like to know about patient partner engagement in research.

When: Nov 24, 12-1 pm ET

Register here: westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
📢 QPRN Lunch & Talk — Nov 21 (12–1 p.m. EDT)

Two expert presentations:

1️⃣ Persistent vulvar pain in breast cancer survivors – with Stéphanie Bernard
2️⃣ MSK pain, fatigue & dysphonia in professional voice users – with Maude Desjardins

Join via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/81010194591
November 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Congratulations to Erin Lee, one of the Trainee Conference Travel Support 2025 recipients, on presenting at the International Society of Biomechanics Congress (ISB 2025)!

A lay summary of Erin's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
November 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Congratulations to Harry S. Battersby, one of the Trainee Conference Travel Support 2025 recipients, on presenting at the International Society of Biomechanics Congress (ISB 2025)!

A lay summary of Harry's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Congratulations to Clément Prunault, one of the Trainee Conference Travel Support 2025 recipients, on presenting at the International Society of Biomechanics Congress (ISB 2025)!

A lay summary of Clément's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
November 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
MHRC is hosting Dr. Sean Forbes for a talk on MRI assessment of skeletal muscle in individuals with and without muscular dystrophies.

📅 When: Nov 19 | 3–4 PM
📍 Where: Communicore C1-17 + Zoom
🔗 Zoom link: ufl.zoom.us/j/93181474911
November 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
📣 Upcoming Event: International Trainee Seminar Series – Myogenesis

The MHRC is hosting its next International Trainee Seminar Series on Friday, November 28 at 10:00 AM (ET) on Zoom.
Featuring presentations from three emerging scholars in the field.

📌 Register here: yorku.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Congratulations to Madeline Shivgulam, one of the Trainee Conference Travel Support 2025 recipients, on presenting at the (CSEP) Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Congress!

A lay summary of Madeline's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
November 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Session four of the Writing and Publication Series "From Experience to Evidence: Partnering with Patients in Rehab Research" will be on what trainees would like to know about patient partner engagement in research.

When: Nov 24, 12-1pm ET

Register here: westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Good news!

The abstract submission deadline for the McCaig Institute’s Advancements in Osteoarthritis – From Discovery to Treatment conference has been extended to November 12, 2025!

When: March 11–13 2026 | Kananaskis, Alberta
Link: mccaig.ucalgary.ca/event/intern...
November 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Session four of the Writing and Publication Series "From Experience to Evidence: Partnering with Patients in Rehab Research" will be on what trainees would like to know about patient partner engagement in research.

When: Nov 24, 12-1pm ET

Register here: westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The Mobilize Lab at the University of Waterloo is recruiting participants who are currently sedentary to participate in their research study.

Participants will receive 16-weeks of FREE virtual resistance training and $50 after study completion!

More information: uwaterloo.ca/mobilize-cli...
October 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The McCaig Research Conference: Advancements in Osteoarthritis – From Discovery to Treatment will bring together experts, trainees, clinicians, and industry partners to explore the latest advances in osteoarthritis research and care.

When: March 11–13 2026

mccaig.ucalgary.ca/event/intern...
October 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Session four of the Writing and Publication
Series "From Experience to Evidence: Partnering with Patients in Rehab Research" will be on what trainees would like to know about patient partner engagement in research.

When: Nov 24, 12-1pm ET

Register here: westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Join the McCaig Institute's Wood Forum 2025!

Calgary's top researchers from the McCaig Institute will share innovative studies in engaging, easy-to-understand talks at this free public event.

Date: 9am-12pm Saturday, November 8, 2025

More information: mccaig.ucalgary.ca/news-events/...
September 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
MyoChallenge 2025 an international competition partnered with NeurIPS 2025, designed to advance the state of the art in physiologically realistic MSK control in sports control using data-driven methods.

More information: sites.google.com/view/myosuit...

Registration: eval.ai/web/challeng...
September 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Congratulations to Emma Ratke, one of the Trainee Conference Travel Support 2025 recipients, on presenting at the Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics!

A lay summary of Emma's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
August 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The Health Services Research and Health Economic Evaluation Summer School wrapped up a successful week in Calgary of learning and collaboration.

Participants engaged in insightful discussions, explored innovative approaches, and strengthened skills in health services research and health economics.
August 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Congratulations to Lauren Straatman, one of the Trainee Conference Travel Support 2025 recipients, on presenting at the International Society of Biomechanics 2025 Congress!

A lay summary of Lauren's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
August 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Congratulations to Owen Falkenham, one of the Trainee Conference Travel Support 2025 recipients, on presenting at the International Society of Biomechanics 2025 Congress!

A lay summary of Owen's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
August 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The Webinar From Data to Discovery: Writing the Results Section is now available on the MSK Network website.

mskrehabnet.com/from-data-to...

This webinar is a valuable learning opportunity for those looking to strengthen their scientific writing skills.
August 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Congratulations to Clarice Araujo, one of the Trainee Conference Travel Support 2024 recipients, on presenting at the EACD & IAACD 2025!

A lay summary of Clarice's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
August 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM