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Richard Farrell Jr. is 19 years old and lives in Pennsylvania. He was diagnosed with Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) when he was 5 years old. He loves to repair computers,…

People from across the neuromuscular field gather to learn and collaborate at the 2026 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference.

Researchers at the University of Minnesota are seeking boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) to participate in a phase 1 clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the investigational…

Quest Media is an innovative, adaptive lifestyle platform from MDA. With the power of this platform, we foster awareness and empowerment and have important conversations with experts, thought leaders, and…

Stephanie Chicas is 32 years old and lives in Alexandria, VA. Stephanie has SELENON congenital muscular dystrophy and uses a ventilator via a tracheostomy. She loves cuddling with her cat,…

Researchers at Novartis are working to better understand idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs) and to evaluate a potential new treatment for individuals living with IIM who have not responded to previous treatments…

Meet the 2026 MDA Legacy and Momentum award winners who are making a lasting impact on research and care for the neuromuscular community.

Researchers at Natera are seeking female carriers of Duchenne/Becker muscular dystrophy (DMD/BMD) and their affected or unaffected biological children for an observational study (DYADS study). This study will collect blood…

How MDA is supporting a research consortium aimed at boosting clinical trial readiness for developing LGMD treatments.