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February 01, 2024 08:46 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Seven Recipient Organizations of Advocacy Collaboration Grants

New York, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced $140,000 in funding from its MDA Advocacy Collaboration Grant Program, awarding the following...
January 30, 2024 09:59 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Recipient of 2024 MDA Legacy Award for Achievement in Research, is Jeffrey Chamberlain, Ph.D., Leading Professor in Gene Therapy

New York, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced Jeffrey Chamberlain, Ph.D., a leading professor in gene therapy focused on Duchenne muscular...
January 08, 2024 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces 2024 National Ambassador Ira Walker

New York, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) has selected 39-year-old Ira Walker from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as its 2024 MDA National Ambassador. Walker...
September 13, 2023 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Research Grants Totaling $8.4 Million

New York, Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced today the awarding of 37 new grants with a total funding commitment of $8.4 million toward...
August 28, 2023 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Kicks Off 30 Days of Strength Campaign for National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month in September

New York, Aug. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- September marks the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s (MDA) kick-off of "National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month," to raise awareness and critical...
August 21, 2023 13:01 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association International Association of Fire Fighters Launch 420 Fill the Boot Fundraisers in Cities Across America Labor Day Weekend for the Muscular Dystrophy Association

New York, Aug. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) in partnership with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) today kick off more than 420 Fill the...
August 09, 2023 10:35 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Registration Now Open for 2024 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference, to Showcase Cutting Edge Research Advancements and Clinical Achievements in Neuromuscular Disease

New York, Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), convener of the largest worldwide gathering of the neuromuscular disease community, announced today that...