Patient registry demonstrating Translarna™ slows DMD progression
Here’s the latest news from PTC Therapeutics about Translarna™ (ataluren). In a recent press release, PTC announces that Translarna™ (ataluren) slows disease progression in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) caused by a nonsense mutation. Enjoy reading and thank you for sharing these articles within the DMD community. Analysis of data to date shows […]
Positive results in the gene therapy micro-dystrophin trial to treat DMD
One of the objectives of our team is to inform you about new treatments. Here’s the latest news from Sarepta Therapeutics. They announce that at the 23rd International Congress of the World Muscle Society, Jerry Mendell, M.D., presented positive updated results from the four children dosed in the gene therapy micro-dystrophin trial to treat patients with […]
“Chimeric cells” for DMD?
Cells Restoring dystrophin in DMD We’ve set a goal for ourselves of informing you about new treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Here are some very promising results: new research conducted by Dr. Maria Siemionow, professor of orthopedic surgery in the UIC College of Medicine. Good reading and thank you for sharing these articles within the […]
Jérôme Frenette: OPG for DMD
Jérôme Frenette: OPG for DMD Professor Jérôme Frenette, himself lost two of his children due to a genetic disease. It’s, therefore, a decision from the heart that leads him to conduct today his research program on inherited diseases, like Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Professor Frenette understands very well the suffering of the people afflicted with […]
Understanding CRISPR/Cas9 with Jacques P. Tremblay
Canadian Research series This video series of interviews features Canadian scientists who work on solutions for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). We wish to connect you – the DMD community – with these scientists. You’ll be delighted to learn about their motivation and dedication to this cause. In turn, they appreciate knowing more about our community, […]
Bruce at the finish line interviewed by Radio-Canada
Monday, August 6th, Bruce has finished his long journey crossing Canada at Stanley Park in Vancouver. La Force team, Anakin’s family and other families affected by DMD were eagerly waiting for Bruce. They were all there to welcome him and sincerely say thank you. He pedalled over 4457 km in 31 days. He faced the […]
