FUTURES National Conference May 23-26, 2024 Orlando, FL The CureDuchenne FUTURES National Conference is an annual event focused on bringing education, connection, and hope to the entire Duchenne community. Get…
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an inherited disease that weakens a child’s muscles and eventually spreads throughout the child’s body. DMD is caused by mutations in the gene that helps…
CureDuchenne Cares Dinner Session April 13, 2024 Pittsburgh, PA A NEIGHBORHOOD DINNER FOR CAREGIVERS AFFECTED BY DUCHENNE AND BECKER JOIN US FOR A CASUAL THREE-HOUR DINNER ON SATURDAY EVENING TO…
CureDuchenne Cares Workshop April 6, 2024 Long Island, NY A FULL DAY EVENT FOCUSED ON IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DUCHENNE AND BECKER. CureDuchenne Cares is an…
The Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) community has a reason to celebrate. According to a recent news release, the FDA recently approved Duvyzat (givinostat) for people ages six and older who…
CureDuchenne Cares Dinner Session March 16, 2024 Tampa, FL A NEIGHBORHOOD DINNER FOR CAREGIVERS AFFECTED BY DUCHENNE AND BECKER JOIN US FOR A CASUAL THREE-HOUR DINNER ON SATURDAY EVENING TO…
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Champions in Miami 2024 March 9, 2024 Miami, FL This gala is not just an exquisite gathering; it serves as a significant source of support for CureDuchenne, empowering the organization…
CureDuchenne Cares Workshop March 9, 2024 Baltimore, MD A FULL DAY EVENT FOCUSED ON IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DUCHENNE AND BECKER. CureDuchenne Cares is an interactive…
In 2020, Chris and Susan Finazzo received news that would change the trajectory of their lives. They learned that their sons Chase (now 9) and Dylan (now 6) had a…
When Jason Fox was just a child, doctors told his family that he would most likely not live to 18 years old. He had been diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy…
CureDuchenne Cares Dinner Session February 24, 2024 Charlotte, NC A NEIGHBORHOOD DINNER FOR CAREGIVERS AFFECTED BY DUCHENNE AND BECKER JOIN US FOR A CASUAL THREE-HOUR DINNER ON SATURDAY EVENING TO…
CureDuchenne Cares Workshop February 10, 2024 Atlanta, GA A FULL DAY EVENT FOCUSED ON IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DUCHENNE AND BECKER. CureDuchenne Cares is an interactive…
The Griffins of Harrisburg, North Carolina enrolled their son in the AGAMREE clinical trial in 2016. Their son was the first participant in the trial studying the investigational drug vamorolone…
For over 20 years, CureDuchenne, a Patient Worthy partner and global nonprofit, has moved steadfastly forward with a mission to find, and fund, a cure for individuals with Duchenne muscular…
Sarepta Therapeutics’ treatment Elevidys (delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl) received conditional approval from the FDA in June 2023. The designation implies that if the drug is used in accordance with its label, it…
CureDuchenne, a global leader in research and patient care for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), has been working to find and fund a cure for DMD for more than two decades.…
The research landscape for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) has been steadily increasing. Researchers are exploring more therapies, including gene therapies, that could transform the lives of those with this rare…
Vamorolone, now marketed as AGAMREE®, is termed a dissociative steroid therapy, as it has proven its potential to retain the muscle-strengthening and anti-inflammatory benefits of corticosteroids. On the other side…
Rare Community Profiles Rare Community Profiles is a Patient Worthy article series of long-form interviews featuring various stakeholders in the rare disease community, such as patients, their families,…
For over four decades, the aspiration of gene therapy has been to develop novel therapies with the potential to enhance human health. Recombinant AAV (rAAV), a type of gene therapy,…
Since its founding 20 years ago, CureDuchenne has been tirelessly working to find and fund a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). They have done this through supporting families,…
NS Pharma, Inc., a subsidiary of Nippon Shinyaku Co., recently announced via news release that its therapy NS-089/NCNP-02 was granted Orphan Drug designation from the U.S. Food and Drug…
Earlier this year, the FDA granted Accelerated Approval to ELEVIDYS (delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl) for the treatmnt of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in boys aged 4-5. While this is a stunning…
In a story from BioPharma Dive, a number of high-profile clinical trials are under way that could see conclusive results by the end of 2023. While some of these are…
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