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Research

We fund groundbreaking research to understand the different muscle-wasting and weakening conditions better and to lead us to new treatments. Accelerating access to effective treatment by working with pioneering researchers. We are determined to go further, faster, in our campaigning for treatments and in funding research.
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Our research
Find out about our pioneering research into muscle-wasting conditions.
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Understanding research
Research can be complex and at times confusing. So we’ve brought together some useful resources to help you understand how research works.
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For researchers
Funding opportunities and resources for researchers
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Get involved in research
From lay panels to clinical trials, find out how to get involved in research into muscle-wasting conditions
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Research news

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We’ve awarded £1.3 million-worth of new research grants
We’re delighted to announce we have awarded 11 new grants worth over £1.3m to research projects as part of our 2023 grant round. These new research projects are aimed at improving diagnosis, monitoring progression, and testing potential new treatments for muscle-wasting conditions. This brings the total number of research projects we fund to 43.
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Approval of gene therapy SRP-9001 in the USA ‒ a significant milestone in the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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NICE recommend new treatment option for late-onset Pompe disease
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