PTC THERAPEUTICS RECEIVES POSITIVE OPINION FROM CHMP FOR TRANSLARNAâ„¢ (ATALUREN)

PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTCT) today announced that following its request for re-examination, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted a positive opinion regarding the company’s application for a conditional marketing authorization of TranslarnaTM (ataluren) for the treatment of nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy (nmDMD) in ambulatory patients aged five years and older.

CureDuchenne Founder Debra Miller is a Panelist at the California Women’s Conference

CureDuchenne Founder and CEO Debra Miller is a panelist at the California WomenÌ¢‰â‰ã¢s Conference on May 19 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Miller will participate in a panel called Ì¢‰âÒA New Approach to Non-Profit Impact.Ì¢‰âÂÌ_ She will speak about venture philanthropy and how CureDuchenne has created a successful business model to help accelerate Duchenne research.

Blingo to CureDuchenne Raised $175,000 for Muscular Dystrophy Research

CureDuchenne, a nonprofit that raises awareness and funds research to find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, held its inaugural Blingo to CureDuchenne event on May 3 at the Hyatt Regency in Philadelphia. Nearly 300 people, including PhiladelphiaÌ¢‰â‰ã¢s top business and community leaders, enjoyed an elegant evening of bingo and bling with celebrity guests while raising more than $175,000 to support the most promising research projects aimed at treating and curing Duchenne.

EY Announces CureDuchenne Founder and CEO Debra Miller is an Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 Award Finalist in Orange County

EY today announced that Debra Miller, founder and CEO of CureDuchenne, is a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The YearÌ¢‰Û_å¢ 2014 Award in Orange County. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Miller was selected as a finalist from nearly 80 applications by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on June 4, 2014 at The St. Regis Resort in Dana Point.