What a fortnight we’ve had! Cambridge, Oxford, Cardiff and Swansea – you’ve all been wonderful!
Alex and Mehreen have loved every second of the first two weeks of our Science on Tour summer road trip. Here’s some of the lovely feedback we’ve received in this short video.
Next stop Nottingham, Leicester, Liverpool and Manchester!
More information about Science on Tour
These sessions are half-day workshops in fully accessible venues, and will delve into the following topics;
- What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
- Understanding genetics and mutations
- Diagnosis, symptoms, screening and beyond
- Current treatments and their pros and cons
- Management of Duchenne and where to find help (respiratory, cardiac, orthopaedic, endocrinological, gastrointestinal and urological)
- Support for families and helpful resources
Who will benefit from attending?
- Duchenne parents and carers
- Adults living with Duchenne and their PA teams
- Duchenne family members i.e. Grandparents, adult siblings, extended family who want to get a greater understanding of the condition
- School staff (SENCo, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Inclusion team)
- Healthcare professionals
- Neuromuscular teams
Workshop timings
- 10:00 tea, coffee and a warm welcome
- 10:30 workshop starts
- 12:30 lunch
- 13:00 afternoon session starts
- 14.30 session ends
Scrutinising the science of Duchenne
