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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Exploring the views of men with Duchenne muscular dystrophy on end-of-life care decision making
Professor David Abbott from Bristol University will investigate the views of men with Duchenne…
Improving standards of care and facilitating clinical trials for spinal muscular atrophy
We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with The SMA Trust to support the ongoing…
Putting the brakes on muscle atrophy in nebulin-based nemaline myopathy
Professor Coen Ottenheijm at VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, is investigating whether…
Improving the diagnosis of nebulin-based nemaline myopathy
Dr Carina Wallgren-Pettersson and her team are developing techniques that can be used as a fast and…
Studying biological mechanisms of drugs that increase utrophin levels
In this project Professor Angela Russell and her PhD student will search for molecules showing…
Protecting motor neurones in spinal muscular atrophy
This project by Professor Tom Gillingwater at Edinburgh University is based on the observation that…
Is the activation of AMPK a potential treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Professor Dominic Wells at the Royal Veterinary College is investigating whether activating AMPK,…