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2024 FUTURES Preparing for the Unexpected, Responding to Emergencies

A Duchenne emergency case study, the steps to take, and the signs to watch for. From implementing an emergency plan and following it to effective communication with the Emergency Room to get the care you need. A review of the cautions and a proactive plan of care from specialists.

Mindy Cameron

Patient Advocacy Lead

Santhera Pharmaceuticals

Han Phan, MD

Director

Rare Disease Research, LLC

Jennifer Wallace Valdes, PT

CureDuchenne Certified Physical Therapist

CureDuchenne Physical Therapy Program

2024 FUTURES Responding to AAV Based Treatment Challenges

A moderated panel discussion focusing on the potential challenges and complications of AAV therapy and the clinical strategies to make dosing AAV more successful.

Michael Kelly, PhD

Chief Scientific Advisor

CureDuchenne

Barry Byrne, MD, PhD

Professor and Associate Chair

University of Florida, Department of Pediatrics

Carsten Bönnemann, MD

Chief, Neuromuscular and Neurogenetic Disorders of Childhood Section National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke/NIH

Kevin Flanigan, MD

Director, Center for Gene Therapy Nationwide Children's Hospital

Robyn van Poelgeest, MD, PhD

Sarepta

Sharif Tabebordbar, PhD

Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer

Kate Therapeutics

2024 FUTURES Steroid Use

Breakout Session: A Steroid Discussion, One Disease, Many Paths

With more choices available, what should families consider? A panel breakout session to help families navigate the steroid journey, make informed choices, and proactively respond to side-effects.

Diana Castro, MD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Neurology and Neurotherapeutics

University of Texas Southwestern

Sheryl Marrazzo

Duchenne Mother, Grandmother and Advocate

4 Jake's Sake | CureDuchenne

A Holistic View of Clinical Trials

This panel discussion provides a robust conversation about how clinical trials intersect with family life in the Duchenne community.

Tiffany Cook, MS, CCC-SLP

Senior Director

CureDuchenne Cares

Ana Christensen, MPH

Lead Project Manager, Strategic Solutions

TRiNDS

Leslie Porter

Family, Duchenne Advocate

Family, Duchenne Advocate

Michael Kelly, PhD

Chief Scientific Advisor

CureDuchenne

Michaela Walker, MPH

Project Manager

University of Kansas Medical Center

Avidity Biosciences: Presentation and discussion on initial data from EXPLORE44 Clinical Trial

This webinar, hosted by CureDuchenne and Avidity Biosciences, presents the initial data from the EXPLORE 44 clinical trial. The trial evaluates the efficacy and safety of Dalzota (AOC 1044) for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients amenable to exon 44 skipping. Key findings include a significant increase in exon skipping and dystrophin production, with a notable reduction in creatine kinase levels, indicating potential muscle health improvements. The discussion also covers the future plans for the trial and the urgency to advance treatment options for DMD patients.

Michael Kelly, PhD

Chief Scientific Advisor

CureDuchenne

Diana Castro, MD

Founder and Director of the Neurology and Neuromuscular Care Center

Husam Younis, PhD

Sarah Boyce

President and CEO of Avidity Biosciences