Limb-girdle muscular dystrophies:
- 2 March 2012
Our research at the forefront of genetic diagnostics Scientists at The University of Nottingham have used 'next-generation' DNA sequencing technology to correct the diagnosis of a patient with muscular dystrophy. - 10 November 2011
Highlights from the World Muscle Society Congress Our Director of Research, Dr Marita Pohlschmidt and Head of Grants, Dr Julia Ambler, attended the World Muscle Society congress and here they summarise their highlights. - 18 October 2011
Nine cutting-edge new research projects awarded funding We are proud to announce the addition of nine exciting new projects to our portfolio which aim to increase understanding of and develop treatments for muscle diseases. - 6 October 2011
Have your say about medical research A study is asking people aged 12 to 21 who have muscular dystrophy about their attitudes towards medical research and taking part in it. - 25 August 2011
Two research teams make steps towards a treatment for FSH Researchers have successfully used a gene therapy approach to reverse the symptoms of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy in a mouse model, a technique that could also be applied to other muscle conditions. - 16 March 2011
New type of limb girdle muscular dystrophy identified Research part-funded by the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign has discovered a new type of limb girdle muscular dystrophy caused by a mutation in the dystroglycan gene - 17 December 2010
Muscular dystrophy storyline for BBC’s Casualty Casualty character Warren Clements is set for a shock this week as his mystery illness is finally diagnosed as muscular dystrophy. - 5 February 2010
New gene responsible for two types of adult-onset muscular dystrophy identified Research part-funded by the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign has led to the identification of a gene which causes limb girdle muscular dystrophy type 2L and Miyoshi myopathy type MMD3. - 24 June 2009
Researchers uncover new cause for limb girdle 2B Potential new treatments on the horizon as UK researchers funded by the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign identify a biological process that causes muscle diseases known as dysferlinopathies, which includes limb girdle type 2B. - 20 May 2009
Limb girdle muscular dystrophy clinical trial shows promise Researchers in the US have published encouraging results in the search for a treatment for limb girdle muscular dystrophy type 2D (LGMD2D).
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