Author: Jennifer Levy

Coalition to Cure Calpain 3 and Muscular Dystrophy Association partner to fund gene therapy grant

Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and Coalition to Cure Calpain 3 (C3) partner to fund $300,000 research grant for gene therapy development in limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. This grant supports the work of Melissa Spencer, PhD, Director of the Neuromuscular Division in

Upcoming webinar: The Power of Data Sharing and Collaboration Across LGMDs in a Pre-Competitive, Neutral Environment

Thursday, December 12 at 11 AM EST This event will feature Dr. Volker Straub, a renowned neuromuscular genetics expert, Director of the John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre at Newcastle University, and member of C3’s Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Straub will

C3 Scientific Meeting Recap

Coalition to Cure Calpain 3 (C3) recognizes that collaboration and data sharing are integral to drug discovery and therapy development. To foster these interactions, we hosted an in-person meeting focused on advances in clinical trial readiness and treatment development for

C3 ANNOUNCES REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH INTO CALPAINOPATHY

SYNOPSIS Coalition to Cure Calpain 3 (C3) provides funding for research and translational projects to expand the understanding of calpain 3 and Calpainopathy (including LGMD2A/R1 and LGMD1I/D4) to enable development of therapeutic approaches for this disease. This award is intended

What can YOU do to drive LGMD2A/R1 research forward? Participate in a natural history study!

What is a natural history study? A natural history study is a research study that collects information about the genetics, symptoms, and lived experiences of individuals. These studies are considered observational, because they do not include an interventional drug or

C3 joins Task Force to advance therapeutic development for limb-girdle muscular dystrophies

The Coalition to Cure Calpain team is looking forward to working with the Critical Path Institute (C-Path), ML Bio Solutions, and our LGMD organization colleagues on this task force “dedicated to advancing therapeutic development for limb-girdle muscular dystrophies (LGMDs).” Read

C3 celebrates 10th annual LGMD Awareness Day!

There is great strength in awareness, understanding, and unity. The LGMD community demonstrates global connectivity each year when we campaign together and gain recognition for LGMD. With over 30 different genetic types of LGMD, the act of collaborating globally makes

Published Research Alert: Atypical calcium handling in muscles of mouse model of LGMD2A/R1

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy 2A/R1 (LGMD2A/R1) is caused by changes in a gene called CAPN3, which provides instructions for making a protein called Calpain 3. This protein is specific to skeletal muscle and, among other functions, helps regulate calcium levels inside

Sarepta Therapeutics recruits for clinical outcomes assessment study

C3 is pleased to share this opportunity on behalf of Sarepta Therapeutics: Sarepta welcomes individuals with LGMD2A/R1 to join a clinical outcomes assessment study. To learn more about the study, visit journeyLGMD.com

New natural history study recruiting individuals with LGMD2A/R1 in France

Coalition to Cure Calpain 3 is pleased to share information regarding a natural history study being conducted in France. Patients must be affiliated with French social security to participate. Additional inclusion criteria is detailed in the flyer below. If you

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