Join the future Foundation to better understand
and treat the muscle in every condition.
Why a Foundation of Myology?
Myology has grown in France, notably through the creation of the Institute of Myology, the establishment of regional myology centers, the creation of the Filnemus health networks and the French Myology Society, all of which are supported by the AFM-Téléthon, as well as numerous international partnerships.
Myology today in France
- 50 PUPH / MCUPH in France and many dedicated hospital practitioners
- 250 experts at the Institute of Myology
- 1 FILNEMUS network with 70 referent expert centers
- 400 people supported through strategic myology clusters
Ambition of the Foundation of Myology
Tomorrow, the future Foundation‘s objective is to federate all the national myology forces with international ambitions, to gain recognition for Myology and to develop new approaches in the field in order to:
- Study, repair and strengthen muscle in all its states
- Bring together in one place, at the highest level of excellence, care, fundamental and applied research, clinical research, evaluation of treatments and teaching
- “University-ize” myology with respect to the public health issues it represents
- Serve the general interest through discoveries on muscle for the benefit of all
The future Foundation of Myology will be a FRUP (Foundation recognized as being in the public interest) with a Board of Directors.
The Foundation of Myology Tomorrow
- Comprehensive patient management (diagnosis, care, etc.)
- Clinical trials (I-Motion pediatric and adults)
- Research
- Neuromuscular Investigation Center (NIC): Myopathology, Physiology, Myobank, NMR
- Technical platforms (Myovectors, Myoimaging, Myoline, etc.)
- Databases and registers
- Training (AcadeMYO)
- Coordination and support for teams
- Spin-offs
The Scientific Call for Applications
- Overseeing the pursuit of excellence of our researchaccording to the Foundation’s strategic objectives
- Identifying and uniting project leaders in France and abroad with the expertise in myology
- Enhancing the technological offer and strengthening support for myological research (platforms, support functions, breakthrough innovations)
- Encouraging collaborations between teams in France or abroad from all backgrounds (academic, associative, private, etc.)
- Accommodating the winners in a new building or contracting “off-site” teams
Who is concerned?
- Innovative, ambitious and daring project leaders, regardless of nationality or institution of origin (academic or private)
- leading groups of varying size and maturity, including:
- Junior groups
- Starting, consolidator, advanced groups
- Resident / visiting scientists
Key dates
- January 2023: Launch of the call for applications
Ongoing project submission
- Autumn 2023: 1st round of assessment by the SAB of the Foundation
- Late 2023: 1st response to the applicants
Early 2024: Labellisation and implementation of collaboration contracts- Summer 2024: Entrance of the first teams into the
future Foundation of Myology
Download the leaflet Scientific Call for Applications
