Neuromuscular

The FDA raised no objections to Lexicon Pharmaceuticals’ pilavapadin for a phase 3 program, which will include 2-arm registrational studies, in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain.

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The consultant neurologist at the National Neuroscience Institute discussed how artificial intelligence, biomarker development, and drug repurposing can help improve patient care in ALS. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Benitec Biopharma reveals promising results for BB-301, a gene therapy showing significant improvements in swallowing function for OPMD patients.

Jerel Banks, MD, PhD, chief executive officer of Benitec Biopharma, reviews early phase 1b/2a clinical signals, mechanism, and next steps for BB-301 in oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy.

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AskBio noted that AB-1009 also recently received fast track and orphan drug designations from the FDA.

The FDA requested the full data from the phase 3 HOPE-3 study as part of its review of the biologics license application for deramiocel, which Capricor plans to submit in February 2026.

Stephanie Fradette, PharmD, head of neuromuscular development at Biogen, gave immediate reaction to the EC approval of high-dose nusinersen and its implications for evolving SMA treatment strategies.

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The therapy also received orphan drug designation from the FDA.

Paul Melmeyer, MPP, executive vice president, public policy and advocacy, Muscular Dystrophy Association, explains how adding Duchenne muscular dystrophy to the Recommended Unified Screening Panel reshapes early diagnosis, treatment timing, and family counseling.

Published phase 3 data in JAMA Neurology highlighted tofersen's potential to slow ALS progression and improve survival, marking a breakthrough in SOD1-ALS treatment.

In the middle of 2026, the company is planning to submit a BLA for RGX-202 via an accelerated approval pathway.

The European Commission approved Biogen’s high-dose nusinersen regimen for 5q SMA, supported by DEVOTE trial data showing significantly improved motor function with a safety profile consistent with the standard-dose regimen.

The FDA is expected to have a decision on efgartigimod as potentially the first approved therapy for seronegative myasthenia gravis by May 10, 2026.

The research portfolio director at the Muscular Dystrophy Association spoke about ongoing advances in ALS research and how they may inform approaches to therapeutic development. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

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Annexon submitted an EMA marketing application for tanruprubart, a first-in-class C1q monoclonal antibody that showed faster and more complete recovery in Guillain-Barré syndrome patients across randomized trials.

Angela Lek, PhD, chief research officer at the Muscular Dystrophy Association, provided an outlook on the 2026 MDA meeting and what clinicians should look forward to in preparation.

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The chief research officer of the Muscular Dystrophy Association outlined MDA’s growing focus on muscle regeneration research and explains why the 2026 MDA Conference is a must-attend meeting for clinicians. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

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The chief research officer of the Muscular Dystrophy Association outlined emerging scientific priorities and community-driven initiatives shaping the 2026 MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]