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April 10, 2023 12:30 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

International Association of Fire Fighters & Affiliates Launch ‘Fill the Boot’ Fundraisers Nationwide for Muscular Dystrophy Association

New York, NY, April 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) in partnership with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) kick off more than 2,000 'Fill the...
March 13, 2023 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Nearly $400K in Research Grants to Address Challenges in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Gene Therapy

New York, NY, March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced two research grants designed to address potential transgene-triggered safety concerns in...
March 06, 2023 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Recipient of 2023 MDA Legacy Award for Achievement in Clinical Research is Merit Cudkowicz, MD, MSC, Renowned Neurologist and Clinical Researcher in ALS

New York, NY, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced Merit Cudkowicz, MD, MSC, a renowned neurologist and clinical researcher in ALS (amyotrophic...
February 28, 2023 20:18 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Celebrates FDA Approval of Skyclarys, First Ever Treatment for Friedreich’s Ataxia from Reata Pharmaceuticals

New York, NY, Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) celebrates the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Omaveloxolone (Skyclarys), the first ever...
February 16, 2023 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Five Recipient Organizations of Advocacy Collaboration Grants

New York, NY, Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced the five organizations receiving $109,065 in grant funding. The grants will promote and...
February 15, 2023 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association and Buffalo Bills Running Back Nyheim Hines Launch Nation's Largest St. Patrick’s Day Fundraising Campaign

New York, NY, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today launched the nation's largest St. Patrick's Day fundraising campaign, MDA Shamrocks. Thousands of...
January 25, 2023 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Venture Philanthropy Program Announces Investment in Non-viral Gene Therapy

New York, NY, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announces a $650,000 investment in Myosana Therapeutics via its MDA Venture Philanthropy (MVP) program....
January 23, 2023 10:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces 2023 National Ambassador Leah Zelaya from New York

New York, NY, Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) has selected 15-year-old Leah Zelaya from Brooklyn, New York, as its 2023 MDA National Ambassador. ...
January 17, 2023 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Registration Opens for MDA Summer Camp for Children with Neuromuscular Diseases

New York, NY, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced today the opening of registration for its MDA Summer Camp program for children ages 8 to 17 living...
January 10, 2023 06:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

FDA’s Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D. to deliver Keynote Address at 2023 Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinical & Scientific Conference

New York, NY, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D. as the Keynote Speaker at the MDA 2023 Clinical & Scientific...