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Improving accessibility of bone density scanning for wheelchair users living with muscle wasting conditions
Dr Jarod Wong will lead a study involving people living with muscle wasting conditions and healthcare workers to improve the accessibility and performance of bone density scanning to make monitoring weak bones more straightforward.
Genome editing for Becker muscular dystrophy
In this PhD studentship, Professor Popplewell and her student plan to develop a new therapy to correct genes in people with Becker muscular dystrophy. This could have the potential to delay the progression of the condition and prevent the early onset of heart complications.
Exploring the body’s response to dietary protein in adults with Becker muscular dystrophy
Dr Nathan Hodson and his PhD student will look at the metabolism of people with Becker muscular dystrophy and examine whether eating more protein will benefit their physical strength and quality of life.
MYO-Guide – An online tool for easier diagnosis of neuromuscular conditions
Professor Jordi Diaz-Manera and his colleagues from Newcastle University and around the world aim to develop new online, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)-based diagnostic tools for muscle-wasting conditions through the implementation of artificial intelligence in this two-year grant.