Élise Duchesne Receives Funding from Muscular Dystrophy Canada for Her Research on Myotonic Dystrophy

Researcher Élise Duchesne, a professor at Laval University and a member of Cirris, is among the recipients of Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s latest funding competition. In total, nearly $900,000 was awarded across the country to support innovative research projects aimed at improving the lives of people living with neuromuscular diseases.

The project led by Élise Duchesne focuses specifically on type 1 myotonic dystrophy, a disease that primarily affects muscle and respiratory function. Her team proposes to develop and evaluate a telerehabilitation program dedicated to respiratory muscle training. This innovative approach aims to overcome certain barriers to accessing services by allowing participants to receive remote support tailored to their specific circumstances.

In addition to promoting better respiratory health, this program could help improve the quality of life for those affected, while generating essential knowledge to advance clinical practices. The use of telerehabilitation is part of a broader effort to make specialized care more accessible, particularly for people living with disabilities or in remote areas.

This funding underscores the relevance and quality of the work carried out by the researcher and her team, as well as Cirris’s commitment to developing concrete, innovative, and inclusive solutions. It also highlights the importance of investing in research to break down barriers and offer new opportunities to people living with neuromuscular diseases.