We’re excited to highlight an upcoming lecture from Professor Francesco Saverio Tedesco, a world-leading researcher in muscle regeneration and neuromuscular conditions – and the lead investigator on two research projects that we fund.
Professor Francesco Tedesco leads a team at the Francis Crick Institute, working to find better treatments for muscle wasting conditions These conditions cause muscles to weaken over time, making everyday activities harder and affecting quality of life.
While some treatments exist, there’s still no cure. That’s why we’re proud to fund two of Professor Tedesco’s current research projects.
The research we’re funding
One project focuses on creating mini muscle models in the lab. These tiny, working muscle tissues are grown from stem cells and allow researchers to study muscular dystrophy in more detail. They also help test potential treatments safely and more efficiently.
The second project looks at how DNA is organised in muscle cells from people with laminopathy, a rare and severe form of muscular dystrophy. By understanding how changes in the LMNA gene affect muscle cell function, this research could uncover new ways to treat the condition.
What you’ll hear about
In his talk, Professor Tedesco will share updates from both projects. He’ll explore how his team is using cutting-edge technology to better understand muscle wasting conditions, and the real-world challenges of turning lab research into effective treatments.
Q&A and our involvement
After the talk, there’ll be a Q&A session, where you can ask Professor Tedesco your questions directly.
We will also be at the event, ready to talk about the support we offer, the research we fund, and our work to improve lives for people affected by muscle-wasting conditions across the UK.
Our research
We’ve already made advances that would have been unthinkable just 10 years ago, and we are determined to go even further and faster.
Transforming lives through research
Every day we’re working towards a future with effective treatments and ultimately cures for all muscle wasting and associated neuromuscular conditions. We believe this as passionately now as we did when we were established in 1959. It is this vision that unites us all and continues to drive our research strategy.
Our research projects
Browse our groundbreaking research to further our understanding of conditions, develop effective treatments, help people to live well and inform better care.
How we fund research
All of the projects we fund have gone through a vigorous peer review process. This ensures we’re funding the best quality science that’s relevant for people with muscle wasting conditions.