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Every day Muscular Dystrophy UK is working towards a future with effective treatments and ultimately cures for all muscle-wasting conditions and where there are no limits in life for people who are affected. We believe in this vision this as passionately now as we did when we were established in 1959.
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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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Encouraging results from FSHD clinical trial
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NICE to begin appraisal of SMA treatment risdiplam in autumn
NICE will begin appraising Risdiplam
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Looking at microdystrophin in the heart
Dr Federica Montanaro looks at microdystrophin
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