How MDA is Supporting LGMD Research and Care in 2020

On July 18, MDA is hosting a free virtual Engage Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Symposium, a half-day educational event featuring key experts who will speak on topics including the latest in genetics and research in limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD). MDA has a longstanding commitment to finding treatments for the more than 30 subtypes of LGMD; since . . .

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MDA Engage Social Gathering Spotlight

Throughout the fall and winter months, MDA Engage Social Gatherings will be taking place throughout the country. These gatherings facilitate community through establishing opportunities for families, clinicians, researchers, volunteers, sponsors, supporters, and MDA staff to connect in a casual social setting. Participants tell their stories and are united within the neuromuscular community, supporting each other . . .

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2019 MDA Engage Charcot-Marie-Tooth Symposium Scheduled on Nov. 9

At MDA, we believe in the power of research and the importance of building relationships among families, clinicians, and the scientists making discoveries to advance treatments and therapies. We invite individuals living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), as well as caregivers and loved ones, to attend the MDA Engage CMT Symposium taking place Nov. 9 in . . .

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2019 MDA Engage Myotonic Dystrophy Symposium Scheduled in Rochester, NY, on Nov. 9

At MDA, we believe in the power of research and the importance of building relationships among families, clinicians, and the scientists making discoveries to advance treatments and therapies. We invite individuals living with myotonic dystrophy (DM), as well as caregivers and loved ones, to attend the MDA Engage Myotonic Dystrophy Symposium taking place Nov. 9 . . .

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MDA Engage Community Education Seminars Coming to an Area Near You

We believe in the power of community and the importance of building relationships with families going through similar experiences. If you are an individual living with a neuromuscular disease, we invite you and your loved ones to attend one of our MDA Engage education events taking place across the country. MDA Engage Community Education Seminars . . .

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2019 MDA Engage ALS Symposium Scheduled in Boston on May 18

At MDA, we believe in the power of research and the importance of building relationships among families, clinicians, and the scientists making discoveries to advance treatments and therapies. We invite individuals living with a neuromuscular disease, as well as caregivers and loved ones, to attend MDA Engage symposia taking place across the country. MDA Engage . . .

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