Past Projects

For over 60 years Muscular Dystrophy UK has supported research with an aim to develop effective treatments and ultimately cures for all muscle-wasting and associated neuromuscular conditions. Learn about some of the research projects that we have funded.

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Identifying and investigating causes of inherited neuropathy
Professor Henry Houlden and Professor Mary Reilly at University College London (UCL) are…
Identifying new genetic causes of limb girdle muscular dystrophy
Dr Yalda Jamshidi and her team at St George’s University of London will use the latest genetic…
Understanding how DUX4 and PAX7 contribute to muscle weakness in FSHD
Professor Peter Zammit and his team at King’s College London are investigating how DUX4 causes…
Investigating the optimal settings for a cough assist device
Dr Patrick Murphy and his team, including research fellow Neeraj Shah, at Guy’s and St Thomas’…
Investigating the role of muscle stem cells in facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy
In this PhD studentship, Professor Peter Zammit and his student, Louise Moyle, explored the role…
Understanding how DUX4 affects muscle regeneration in FSHD
Dr Robert Knight at King’s College London is investigating how DUX4 affects muscle stem cell…
Developing a cell and gene-based therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Dr Tedesco and his PhD student will use a mouse model to test the feasibility of a novel…