Public Invited to Online Muscular Dystrophy Research Meeting
Published Date: 12/1/2025
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Summary
The Muscular Dystrophy Coordinating Committee is meeting on December 22, 2025, to chat about new research plans and ways to help people living with muscular dystrophy. This meeting is open to the public online, so anyone interested can watch and even send in their thoughts beforehand. It’s a big deal for patients, advocates, and researchers aiming to improve care and support over the next decade.
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