Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinical and Scientific Conference (MDA)

Sunny Brous, a patient advocate living with ALS, shared how her decade-long journey with the disease shaped her mission to build connection, advocate for change, and empower the ALS community.

The chief scientific officer at Precision Biosciences provided clinical insights on the durable potential of ARCUS gene editing and the company’s next steps toward in-human trials for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The chief scientific officer at Precision Biosciences provided clinical commentary on ARCUS gene editing platform and its potential application in Duchenne muscular dystrophy through a durable, AAV-delivered therapeutic strategy. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Matthew Wicklund, MD, a professor of neurology at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, offered a clinical and translational overview of OPMD, highlighting current care challenges and the early promise of dual-action gene therapy strategies.

Neuromuscular expert Matthew Alexander, PhD, explores the evolving landscape of targeted therapies in muscular dystrophies, from fibrosis and glycosylation to combination strategies with gene therapy.

The former FDA commissioner discussed the collaborative power of the neuromuscular community and the challenges of implementing emerging therapies in a rapidly evolving care landscape. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The chief scientific officer at Avidity Biosciences details the mechanism, early results, and future plans for Del-zota, an investigational therapy targeting exon 44 in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

The chief scientific officer at Satellos Bioscience discussed phase 1 findings on SAT-3247, an oral AAK1 inhibitor, highlighting its safety, pharmacokinetics, and early translatability in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]

Cassandra Gorsuch, PhD, chief scientific officer at Precision Biosciences, discussed the company’s ARCUS gene editing platform, its innovative approach to treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and promising preclinical data presented at MDA 2025.

The senior vice president of research at The ALS Association talked about a multidisciplinary session presented at the 2025 MDA Conference that highlighted diverse strategies for neural repair, from pharmacological targets to noninvasive brain stimulation. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

The professor of neurology at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio provided clinical insights on the genetic basis of oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy, as well as the primary challenges in diagnosing and treating the condition. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The former FDA commissioner spoke on the need for policy and funding efforts for neuromuscular disorders, the stress on the clinical care system, and the need to acknowledge healthcare inequities. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The senior vice president of research at The ALS Association discussed insights into neural regeneration therapies and their potential to restore function in neurodegenerative diseases.

The associate professor of pediatric neurology and genetics at the University of Alabama Birmingham provided clinical insights on the key signaling pathways currently being targeted in the treatment of muscular dystrophies. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Pooled safety data of delandistrogene moxeparvovec, a gene transfer therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, suggests a manageable tolerability profile up to 5 years of follow-up.

Findings from a phase 2 study of nomlabofusp, a novel investigational therapy for Friedreich ataxia, demonstrated an increase in tissue frataxin levels and metabolic improvements.

Results from a recent phase 3 study presented at the 2025 MDA Conference reported that oral edaravone remained well tolerated in patients with ALS over 96 weeks, with no new safety concerns.

Despite facing mental health concerns with anger, aggression, or irritability, among others, slightly less than one-fourth of patients with DMD utilized psychosocial services such as counseling or therapy.

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The phase 2 CANYON trial findings presented at the 2025 MDA conference highlight sevasemten’s potential in reducing muscle injury biomarkers in Becker muscular dystrophy.

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The professor of pediatrics and division chief of Medical Genetics at Duke University gave clinical insight on a presentation on the advancements and limitations of enzyme replacement therapy for Pompe Disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you an exclusive interview with Robert Califf, MD. [LISTEN TIME: 9 minutes]

New biomarker data presented at the 2025 Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinical & Scientific Conference of RGX-202 in the phase 1/2 trial highlight strong microdystrophin expression.

A new analysis reported that givinostat, an oral histone deacetylase inhibitor recently approved for DMD, slowed disease progression by approximately 2 years compared with standard care.

The professor of pediatrics and division chief of Medical Genetics at Duke University delved into the transformative impact of enzyme replacement therapy on Pompe disease, addressing its advancements, limitations, and promising innovations shaping its future. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

Donovan Decker, recipient of the 2025 MDA Legacy Award for Community Impact and Research, shared his powerful journey as a patient advocate and gene therapy pioneer, shedding light on the challenges and progress in LGMD.

Two separate long-term extension studies met their pre-specified endpoints, showing highly significant evidence of sustained treatment benefits in slowing disease progression in pediatric and adult patients.