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Duchenne Science 101

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Watch the session recordings from our Annual Conference 2023. In this section, you can browse the recordings from the ”Duchenne Science 101″

Genetics of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Why, how, and mutations

An introduction to the genome and genetics of Duchenne muscular dystrophy: why it occurs, the types of mutations, and how it is tested for.

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Dystrophinopathy: Female Carriers

The importance of understanding the genetics of female carriers, the prevalence of clinical symptoms and how they’re caused, and the services available for symptomatic and non-symptomatic carriers.

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Overview of inflammation and fibrosis reducing strategies

The role of inflammation and fibrosis in DMD myopathy and the latest therapeutic strategies for reducing muscle degeneration.

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Overview of dystrophin restoring approaches

Overview of the role of dystrophin in Duchenne and Beckers MD, the therapeutic options and challenges in treating neuromuscular diseases.

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Latest Clinical Trial Updates

An update on the progress and findings of the latest therapeutic clinical trials.

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Overview of Respiratory Care

An overview of duchenne muscular dystrophy and associated respiratory conditions and the associated diagnostic methods and care.

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Overview of Cardiac Care

An overview of duchenne muscular dystrophy and associated cardiac conditions and the associated diagnostic methods and care.

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Swallowing in Duchenne: An update on Standards of Care

An update on swallowing and gastrointestinal standards of care: from the lips to the stomach.

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Bone Health and Puberty Delay in DMD and Emergency Care

An overview of the assessment and management of puberty delay, factors contributing to bone health and management, and the emergency management of DMD in intercurrent illnesses.

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Question and Answer Session with Pharmaceutical Companies

Action Duchenne invited pharmaceutical companies to participate in this question and answer session.

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Physiotherapy in Ambulant Duchennne Muscular Dystrophy

An overview of how physiotherapy techniques are used to measure, monitor and help treat ambulant DMD patients.

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Physiotherapy in Non-Ambulant Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Question and Answer session about physiotheraphy and treatment in non-ambulant DMD

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