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Blog Post | Health, Science + Research

Clinical Trial Alert: Phase 3 Study of Brepocitinib in Adults with Dermatomyositis

Researchers at Priovant Therapeutics are seeking adults with dermatomyositis to participate in a phase 3 clinical trial (VALOR) to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the investigational therapy brepocitinib to treat…

Tags: Clinical Trial Alert, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Healthcare, Innovation, Research, Research Advances


Blog Post | Advocacy, Get Involved, Health, Inclusion, Independence, Lifestyle

MDA Collaborates to Present the Inaugural Becker Education and Engagement Day

MDA is excited to collaborate and join the inaugural Becker Education and Engagement Day (BEED) this December 2nd. The free, in-person event aims to bring individuals and families together to…

Tags: Community, Education, Healthcare, Innovation, MDA Care Centers, MDA Resource Center, Relationships, Research Advances, Resources, Young Adults


Blog Post | Advocacy, Get Involved, Inclusion, Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

Episode 35- Bridging the Gap Between Intention, Action, and Community Inclusion

In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with the Director of Marketing and Communications at Idealist.org, President for New York Women in Communications (NYWICI) and host of the NYWICI WomenHeard Changemakers podcast.…

Tags: Community, Mental Health, Relationships, Resources, Staying Active, Volunteers


Blog Post | Lifestyle, Personal Stories

MDA National Ambassador Blog-Letters From Leah: A Note of Gratitude

Dear World, Hello, welcome back to “Letters from Leah”. As I reflect, I have a lot to be thankful for due to being blessed throughout my life. I am writing…

Tags: Ambassadors, Letters From Leah, Relationships, Young Adults


Blog Post | Advocacy, Get Involved, Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

MDA National Ambassador Blog- Embracing the Power of Giving and Gratitude: Ira’s Journey with MDA

As the holiday season approaches, we are reminded of the spirit of giving and the importance of gratitude. It is a time when we come together to support organizations that…

Tags: Community, Healthcare, Innovation, Insights by Ira, Ira, MDA Care Centers, Research, Resources, Summer Camp, Young Adults


Blog Post | Independence, Lifestyle, News

In Case You Missed It…

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…

Tags: College, Community, Drug Approval, Education, In Case You Missed It


Blog Post | Get Involved, Inclusion, Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

MDA Ambassador Guest Blog: Why I am Grateful for My Caregivers

Jennifer Cruz and her mother Jennifer Cruz is 36 years old and lives in Broken Arrow, OK. Jennifer has Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy and uses a wheelchair and noninvasive ventilation.…

Tags: Accessible Air Travel, Ambassador Guest Blog, Ambassadors, Caregiving, Relationships


Blog Post | Health, Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

MDA Ambassador Guest Blog: A Veteran’s Journey

Marshall Eckert in the Air Force Marshall Eckert currently resides in Virginia, just outside the capital, and navigates life with Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. He is a proud alumnus…

Tags: Ambassador Guest Blog, Ambassadors


Blog Post | Get Involved, Lifestyle

MDA Volunteers Find Career Inspirations at Summer Camp

MDA Summer Camp creates opportunities for youth living with neuromuscular disease to gain confidence, increase communication skills, try new things, tackle challenges, and dream big. It is a truly unique…

Tags: Career Quest, Community, Summer Camp, Volunteers, Year of the Volunteer


Blog Post | Health, News, Science + Research

AGAMREE ® (Vamorolone), Now FDA-Approved, Offers Hope for Children Living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

The recent FDA approval of Catalyst’s AGAMREE ® (vamorolone) is a beacon of hope for people living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare but serious degenerative muscle disease.   According…

Tags: Drug Approval, Drug Development, Healthcare, Innovation, Research Advances