Past Projects

For over 60 years Muscular Dystrophy UK has supported research with an aim to develop effective treatments and ultimately cures for all muscle-wasting and associated neuromuscular conditions. Learn about some of the research projects that we have funded.

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A new animal model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
In this project, Professor Richard Piercy and his team will study dogs with naturally occurring…
Understanding variation in the effects of myotonic dystrophy type 1 on the brain
Clinical Research Fellow, Dr Hamilton and his team will investigate how the genetic changes that…
Investigating the role of INPP5K in congenital muscular dystrophy
Dr Laura Swan at the University of Liverpool will investigate why mutations in an enzyme called…
Understanding muscle fibre death in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
In this project, Professor Jenny Morgan and her team at University College, London used a mouse…
Improving muscle repair in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Professor Henry Houlden at University College London is investigating whether an enzyme called…
Understanding the effects of Duchenne muscular dystrophy on heart function to improve gene therapy
Heart failure is a serious complication of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Becker muscular…
Improving care for adults with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Dr Ros Quinlivan at University College London (UCL) is aiming to drive the development of the adult…