Researchers have developed a human-robot interface for assisted reaching and grasping. Read more
We teamed up with Whizz-kidz and asked wheelchair users to draw or write about their dream wheelchair. The competition is part our Wheels of Change project. Read more
Duchenne UK is awarding a grant of £199,245 to the University of Geneva to investigate the potential of repurposed compounds to regenerate muscle and prevent fibrosis. Read more
We grant £73,500 to Leiden University to test whether Vitamin B3 can improve regeneration of muscle and help retain muscle tissue. Read more
Duchenne UK grants £235,200 to AGADA Biosciences’ to test the impact of two already approved drugs on protecting muscle in DMD, Tofacitinib and Ruxolitinib. Read more
The DMD INSPIRE Major Grant of $945,654 (Approx. £780,000) will support the University of Minnesota’s pioneering work on regenerating muscle in DMD patients with stem cells. Read more
Four projects will receive funding. They explore ways to build new muscle, tackle fibrosis and bring treatments to patients as quickly as possible. Read more
Duchenne UK is investing in the development of a new anti-oxidant drug. Read more
This week, Fleur Chandler, member of our Patient Advisory Board and chair of Project HERCULES, attended a meeting in Boston, hosted by Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) to review medicines for their cost effectiveness. Read more
Our grant to Decipha has directly helped 117 families since 2017 Read more
Ben Monro-Davies, Editor of Sky News Sunrise, has taken part in the Dash every year since it began: Back at work after Dash number 7 he reflects on the Dash. Read more
Duchenne UK grant £193,487 to Evelina Children’s Hospital. Read more