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Muscle Regeneration Project – More Shots on Goal
Test period: 12 Months Investigator: Dr. Ramzi Khairallah, Myologica Lay abstract This project covers ongoing testing of potential muscle regeneration compounds on FSHD mice. So far – 7 Hits have…
Read MoreVASA Therapeutics Pre-Clinical Development
Project Timeline: 6 Months Investigator: VASA Therapeutics Lay abstract VASA has developed a compound that has proven successful in regenerating muscle in FSHD mice. This funding covers the next step…
Read MoreBetterLife Canada
Project Timeline: 1 Year Investigator: FSHD Innovation HUB BetterLife is a patient-reported FSHD health data platform. BetterLife provides FSHD patients with: Symptom Tracking: Monitor your health and track symptoms over time, gaining insights…
Read MoreCalgary FSHD Clinical Innovation HUB
Test period: One Year Investigator: Dr. Lawrence Korngut, University of Calgary Lay abstract The really good news for FSHD patients is that cures are coming – and fast. And FSHD…
Read MoreFollistatin Mini-Pig Project
Test period: Six Months Investigator: Dr. Peter Jones, University of Nevada Reno Lay abstract Over the years FSHD Canada has supported the development of Dr. Jones’ FSHD mini-pigs. Well –…
Read MoreMuscle Regeneration – 12 Shots on Goal
Test period: February 2024 – December 2024 Investigator: Myologica: Ramzi Khairallah, PhD Lay abstract Muscle Regeneration Projects We don’t have a cure for FSHD – yet. But that shouldn’t stop…
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