New Online Patient Education Program on Gene and Cell Therapies Launched
The American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT) has unveiled a new online resource designed to keep patients,…
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Cure SMA Campaign Promotes Early Diagnosis and Treatment
The Cure SMA educational campaign is designed to equip parents and healthcare professionals with the tools needed to recognize motor…
Developers of SMA Therapy Spinraza to Be Honored with $3M Prize at ‘Oscars of Science’
Pharmacologist C. Frank Bennett, PhD, and biochemist Adrian R. Krainer, PhD, have been awarded a prestigious 2019 Breakthrough Prize…
Cure SMA Launches Patient Registry, Care Network with Aim of Improving Treatment and Access
Aiming to establish a standard of care for people affected by spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), Cure SMA has unveiled…
Oxford Scientist Awarded Grant for Study on Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
A $123,933 grant will boost the efforts of University of Oxford scientist Carlo Rinaldi, MD, PhD, to…
Kinova Robotics Wants Jaco to Keep Changing Lives for the Better
As a youth, Charles Deguire did everything he could to help three uncles with muscular dystrophy. One of them, Jacques…
Doctoral Student Invents Tools to Help Herself and Others with Disabilities
Kavita Krishnaswamy is so determined to gain independence for herself and others living with physical disabilities that she spends up…