Author: Jennifer Levy

C3 funds development of new LGMD2A/R1 disease model for preclinical testing

Coalition to Cure Calpain 3 (C3) is pleased to announce the funding of a new research award to Dr. Pia Elustondo of AGADA Biosciences. This project will characterize a novel LGMD2A/R1 disease model and utilize this model to test several

C3 awards grant to University of Florida researchers to investigate calcium handling in LGMD2A/R1

Coalition to Cure Calpain 3 (C3) is driving LGMD2A/R1 research by awarding a new grant to Dr. Elisabeth Barton and Dr. Lan Wei-LaPierre of the University of Florida. The project is titled “Strategies to improve calcium handling in LGMD2A/R1.” LGMD2A/R1

LGMD diagnostic codes proposed for final implementation

BIG NEWS! New diagnostic codes for those living with LGMD that match their diagnosis are likely on their way! Coalition to Cure Calpain 3 has been working with Muscular Dystrophy Association and other LGMD foundations, patients, and expert physicians to

Do you have questions about LGMD2A/R1?

Coalition to Cure Calpain 3 has answers! Click here to read our recently updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for patients and families.

Sarepta Therapeutics Q1 Update on LGMD Programs

Sarepta Therapeutics recently published a Community Letter to share updates on their limb-girdle muscular dystrophy gene therapy programs. Click here to access the letter on Sarepta’s website.

Daniel Ferguson LGMD Foundation Launches

C3 is pleased to share the launch of an Australian-based organization, the Daniel Ferguson LGMD Foundation. This registered charity aims to improve the lives of those living with LGMD2A/R1 by improving awareness, increasing genetic testing, and enabling those living with

Join Coalition to Cure Calpain 3 in celebrating Rare Disease Day!

Rare Disease Day takes place on the last day of February every year, with the goal of raising awareness about rare diseases and their impact on patients’ lives. Over 300 million people are living with one or more of over

Have you participated in a clinical research study?

Attention Individuals with LGMD2A/R1: Coalition to Cure Calpain 3 wants to hear from you! If you have participated in clinical research, such as a natural history study, an observational study, or a clinical trial, please follow this link to answer

What’s on the Horizon for LGMD2A/R1?

Dr. Jennifer Levy, Coalition to Cure Calpain 3 Scientific Director, is a proud contributor to the Winter 2022 issue of LGMD News. This magazine, a project of The Speak Foundation, publishes up-to-date information for the LGMD community. Dr. Levy’s article

C3 to Participate in Externally-Led PFDD Meeting with FDA

If you are living with LGMD2A/R1, you will have the opportunity to participate in an externally-led Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting (EL-PFDD) with the FDA on September 23, 2022. C3 is proud to be one of six LGMD organizations to collaborate