Muscle Membrane Serendipity Conference

Key leaders from pharma, academia, and the nonprofit sector convened in Iowa City, Iowa for the Muscle Membrane Serendipity: Past, Present and Future conference on July 20-22, 2017. The invitation-only conference was organized by C3 Scientific Advisory Board member Dr. Kevin Campbell. Topics covered by speakers included insights into the molecular causes of different types of muscular dystrophies and the exploration of novel therapeutic approaches to treat muscular dystrophy. C3 Scientific Director Dr. Jennifer Levy presented to the group on the roles of calpains in skeletal muscle.

 

The intimate nature of the conference facilitated connection and conversation among attendees. Attendees were even treated to an authentic Iowa severe thunderstorm with tornado sirens! Fortunately, no tornadoes touched down.