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In this project, Dr Jennifer Morgan will investigate new ways of improving the efficiency of stem cell transplants in muscle for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
In this project, Dr Jennifer Morgan will investigate new ways of improving the efficiency of stem cell transplants in muscle for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
In this project, Dr Jennifer Morgan will investigate new ways of improving the efficiency of stem cell transplants in muscle for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Only three per cent of the public think all of the UK’s tourist attractions are suitable for wheelchair users

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A YouGov poll carried out to mark the 10th anniversary of Trailblazers – Muscular Dystrophy UK’s national network of 800 young disabled people – shows that despite many advances in disability rights, most people’s experiences show there is a long way to achieving full accessibility.
A YouGov poll carried out to mark the 10th anniversary of Trailblazers – Muscular Dystrophy UK’s national network of 800 young disabled people – shows that despite many advances in disability rights, most people’s experiences show there is a long way to achieving full accessibility.
Dr Claire Wood is aiming to gain a better understanding of the bone and growth problems associated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. She will assess the bone health and growth of mouse models of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and test whether this can be improved by treating the mice with growth-promoters.
Dr Claire Wood is aiming to gain a better understanding of the bone and growth problems associated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. She will assess the bone health and growth of mouse models of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and test whether this can be improved by treating the mice with growth-promoters.
Dr Claire Wood is aiming to gain a better understanding of the bone and growth problems associated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. She will assess the bone health and growth of mouse models of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and test whether this can be improved by treating the mice with growth-promoters.
In this project, Professor David Abbott from Bristol University will investigate the views of men with Duchenne muscular dystrophy about decision-making for end-of-life care.
In this project, Professor David Abbott from Bristol University will investigate the views of men with Duchenne muscular dystrophy about decision-making for end-of-life care.
In this project, Professor David Abbott from Bristol University will investigate the views of men with Duchenne muscular dystrophy about decision-making for end-of-life care.

Tony Caruso is taking on RideLondon for the second time

Tony Caruso, 33 from Royston, Hertfordshire, will be taking on the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 for the second time this July in aid of Muscular Dystrophy UK.
Tony Caruso, 33 from Royston, Hertfordshire, will be taking on the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 for the second time this July in aid of Muscular Dystrophy UK.

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29 June 2018

Travelling to America in a wheelchair: Ann Blake on accessibility

Ann Blake, a former nurse with FSHD, recently won the opportunity to fly to Las Vegas for a research conference into the condition – and has praised the US for being “incredibly accessible”.
Ann Blake, a former nurse with FSHD, recently won the opportunity to fly to Las Vegas for a research conference into the condition – and has praised the US for being “incredibly accessible”.

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Date Published:
20 June 2018

Charitable foundation investing in genetic research at St Andrews University has now funded over £750,000 into rare condition

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A £35,000 investment into a rare genetic condition at St Andrews University will ‘bring hope’ to those living with it, says Diana, Countess of Lindsay.
A £35,000 investment into a rare genetic condition at St Andrews University will ‘bring hope’ to those living with it, says Diana, Countess of Lindsay.

Leigh Bishop and Lloyd Bridges take on RideLondon for their nephew, Little Andrew

Leigh Bishop and his brother-in-law, Lloyd Bridges, from Wales are taking on the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 for Muscular Dystrophy UK this year for their nephew, little Andrew.
Leigh Bishop and his brother-in-law, Lloyd Bridges, from Wales are taking on the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 for Muscular Dystrophy UK this year for their nephew, little Andrew.

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12 June 2018
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