Research
Over 50 years we've invested more than £50,000,000 into high-calibre research to find treatments and cures for muscle disease.
We are the leading voice on neuromuscular research in the UK.
Funding research
Our activities focus on basic science, the development of therapeutic approaches and clinical trials in the field of muscle disease. To maximise its impact, the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign has its own Research Committee of experts and uses a strict peer review system so that potential grant applications are evaluated by key researchers world-wide.
Communicating research
Keeping in contact with our families and supporters is important to us. Written contributions from our scientists and regular research updates from the Research Team keep our supporters in touch with the buzzing world of science. An up-to-date information service makes the latest research advances accessible and understandable for everybody.
Facilitating collaborations
Collaboration and communication between scientists and clinicians is essential to allow the quick translation of research findings into clinical trials and new treatments. We help to make this happen by:
- financially supporting the European Neuromuscular Centre (ENMC)
- establishing and nurturing partnerships with Treat-NMD and the MRC Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases
- organising and sponsoring scientific meetings and conferences that showcase recent advances in neuromuscular research
For more information please contact the Research team:
