In, and beyond America, the ethics of health economics remains, particularly for expensive treatments for rare diseases, such as #Duchenne muscular dystrophy. cnnchile.com/lodijeronencnn…

When Brian Wallach was diagnosed with ALS, he was given six months to live. Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya’s film, For Love & Life: No Ordinary Campaign, chronicles their incredible journey, and proves that all of us are far more powerful than we know. I hope you’ll watch it on Prime

Newborn Screening for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy — Earlier diagnosis may lead to improved long-term outcomes. medpagetoday.com/spotlight/dmd/…

Great opportunities ahead at UMass Chan Medical School and @UMassNeurology!

Current Boston Children’s Child Neurology & NDD Residency chief Dr. Santana does an excellent job highlighting the overlap between considerations of inflammatory myopathies and laminopathies. urldefense.com/v3/__http://do…

NEW #openaccess article by Alexandra Santana Almansa & Boston Children's colleagues: "LMNA-related #musculardystrophy presenting as an inflammatory myopathy" onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cn… AlexandraSantanaAlmansa Steve Chrzanowski Farrah Rajabi Megan Day-Lewis Wiley Neuro

Fantastic news for our #Duchenne community. This is an absolute game changer; however, long term studies remain critical as to demonstrate longitudinal benefit.

Join Kuntal Sen, MD, FACMG, myself, and friends for the ACMG’s free Education Webinar Series: Advances in Gene Therapy on July 16, 2p-3p EST. Register below: acmgeducation.net/Listing/Advanc…

We’ve learned a lot, through this year of training; Like myotonic discharges and their waxing and waning Neurologists are incomplete without the bow tie But for now, adieu as a Neuromuscular alumni.

Grateful for the opportunity to learn from some of the best Neuromuscular specialists at Boston Children’s Child Neurology & NDD Residency, Brigham and Women's Neurology, and MGH Neurology this past year. Onwards and upwards!

5y of Bioengineering University of Cincinnati, 8y of MD-PhD FLORIDA, 2y of Pediatrics Residency @TheBCRP, 3y of Child Neurology Residency Boston Children’s Child Neurology & NDD Residency, and 1y of Neuromuscular Fellowship at MGH Neurology and Brigham and Women's Neurology. Excited for a future of caring for patients & families with NM disorders!

The beginning of a new era.

Thank you for the incredible opportunity to join this talented panel. Gene modifying/replacing therapies are redefining the boundaries of medicine, and it’s an incredible time to be a part of this new medical epoch.

Im thrilled to join UMass Chan Department of Neurology and the great opportunities ahead. Onward and upward!

Way to go Rosha Poudyal!

Terrific news, thank you to Maura Healey. Terrific work by our friends between Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD), CureDuchenne, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Brigham and Women's Hospital, UMass Chan Medical School, and all of those involved. parentprojectmd.org/duchenne-added…

As an early investor in Dyne Therapeutics #CureDuchenne is pleased to share that Dyne announced positive data from their Phase 1/2 trial of DYNE-251 in individuals with #Duchenne amenable to skipping exon 51. #DMD #Duchenne #FDA #Research #ExonSkipping cureduchenne.org/general/dyne-t…

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder causing progressive muscle degeneration & weakness. Saturday’s 1st-ever #WorldDuchenneAwarenessDay is an opportunity to advocate for the rights, inclusion & well-being of those living with this condition. un.org/observances/du…

Today, September 7, is World Duchenne Awareness Day! On this day the global #Duchenne community comes together to raise our voices. Share your story today on #WDAD2024. Let’s show the world the power of this incredible community! How do you raise your voice for Duchenne & Becker?