Research Advances

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Innovative Research: Spotlight on MDA Research Grant Recipients

By Larry Luxner | December 20, 2024
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In Case You Missed It…

By MDA Staff | December 8, 2024
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MDA CEO and President Dr. Wood Reflects on 2024: A Year of Milestones and Momentum

By Donald S. Wood, Ph.D., President and CEO, Muscular Dystrophy Association | December 5, 2024
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Behind the Drug: Tofersen (Qalsody) for ALS

By Larry Luxner | November 13, 2024
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Simply Stated: Updates in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

By Sujatha Gurunathan | October 29, 2024
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MDA Kickstart: A New Hope for Ultra-Rare Neuromuscular Disease Treatments

By Sharon Hesterlee, Ph.D. | September 9, 2024
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Understanding Myositis

By Myrna Traylor | August 13, 2024
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MDA Ambassador Guest Blog: Finding Hope and Optimism in New Treatments

By Chase Rankin | June 4, 2024
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Treatment Options for Autoimmune Neuromuscular Diseases

By Patrick Sullivan | May 17, 2024
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Can Wearables and Smartphones Make Clinical Trials Better?

By Andrew Zaleski | May 9, 2024