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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Understanding the role of KY protein in muscle
Dr Gonzalo Blanco at the University of York will investigate the function of a muscle protein…
Investigating melanocytes as a model for collagen VI-related myopathies
Professor Nadir Maraldi and his team at the Rizzoli Orthapaedic Institute in Bologna are…
Understanding cell membrane changes in centronuclear myopathy and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
Dr Andrew Shevchuk and his team from Imperial College London will investigate how mutations…
Generating a model of FSHD and testing a potential therapeutic approach
Professor Zammit and his team at King’s College London will generate a mouse model that will enable…
Genome surgery for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Professor George Dickson and his team have developed an innovative technique with the potential to…
Altering the muscle environment to influence stem cell behaviour
This PhD studentship will investigate new ways of improving the efficiency of stem cell…
Investigating the effect of Duchenne muscular dystrophy on bone development
Dr Claire Wood is aiming to gain a better understanding of the bone and growth problems associated…