MyoNYR

Muscle Network for Young Researchers (MyoNYR)

Student engagement is at the very heart of the Society for Muscle Biology. MyoNYR serves as a dedicated hub for the next generation of researchers and innovators in skeletal muscle biology to connect, collaborate, and grow together. Through MyoNYR, members are supported in both their scientific pursuits and their broader professional journeys. Society for Muscle Biology Junior Members (Students, Young Investigators) are eligible to join MyoNYR.

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MyoNYR Leadership

Pauline Garcia, PhD

Founding Co-President
CHU Saint Justine
Montreal, Canada

Lavi Coren

Founding Co-President
Technion Institute
Haifa, Israel

Frequently Asked Questions

Connect with community to build your network, spark collaborations, share protocols, meet at conferences, access to mentorship webinars, and learn about leadership opportunities.

A Student is any individual currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a recognized college or university, or an MD resident who is actively pursuing research interests in skeletal muscle biology. Students may be requested to submit a valid university ID to confirm their enrollment status.

A Young Investigator is an early-career professional working in the field of skeletal muscle biology who is within five years of completing their terminal degree (BS, MS, PhD, MD, or equivalent). Young Investigators must not hold a faculty position, academic staff role, or group leader appointment at a university, research institution, or in industry. To verify eligibility, a supporting letter from the applicant’s advisor or supervisor may be requested.

MyoNYR membership is FREE from July 2026 – December 2027.