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January 30, 2024 09:59 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Recipient of 2024 MDA Legacy Award for Achievement in Research, is Jeffrey Chamberlain, Ph.D., Leading Professor in Gene Therapy

New York, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced Jeffrey Chamberlain, Ph.D., a leading professor in gene therapy focused on Duchenne muscular...
January 22, 2024 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Opens Registration for Campers and Volunteers for MDA Summer Camp 2024 to be Held at Locations Nationwide

New York, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced today the opening of registration for both campers and volunteers for its MDA Summer Camp program. MDA...
January 08, 2024 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces 2024 National Ambassador Ira Walker

New York, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) has selected 39-year-old Ira Walker from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as its 2024 MDA National Ambassador. Walker...
December 21, 2023 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Acosta Group’s Historic $100 Million Fundraising Milestone

New York, Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced today that long-term partner Acosta Group has reached a historic $100 million milestone in fundraising...
November 01, 2023 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Launches Holiday Retail Campaign in Thousands of Retail Locations Nationwide

New York, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today launched its largest Holiday Retail Campaign to fundraise in thousands of retail locations nationwide from...
October 30, 2023 09:01 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Collaboration with Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America for Remote Digital Technology Research Study for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

New York, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) today announced their collaboration for a remote observational...
October 26, 2023 16:24 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association-Supported Drug AGAMREE® (vamorolone) Approved for the Treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy by the FDA

New York, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) celebrates the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of AGAMREE® (vamorolone), a structurally unique...
October 18, 2023 14:36 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Celebrates FDA Approval of ZILBRYSQ® zilucoplan for the Treatment of Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG) in Adult Patients

New York, Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) celebrates the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of ZILBRYSQ® zilucoplan for the treatment of...
September 28, 2023 17:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Celebrates FDA Approval of Amicus Therapeutics’ Pombiliti + Opfolda for Treatment of Pompe Disease

New York, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) celebrates the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Pombiliti™ (cipaglucosidase alfa-atga) +...
September 13, 2023 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Research Grants Totaling $8.4 Million

New York, Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced today the awarding of 37 new grants with a total funding commitment of $8.4 million toward...