Julie Cohen, MSc, genetic counselor Julie Cohen, ScM, genetic counselor in the Center for Genetic Muscle Disorders at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, Maryland, answers some commonly asked questions…. Read More »
FAQs about genetic testing for FSHD
Fulcrum’s approach to treating FSH muscular dystrophy [VIDEO]
In this video, Michelle Mellion, MD, medical director at Fulcrum Therapeutics, discusses the Cambridge biotech’s approach to treating facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. She describes the company’s scientific research to develop “FSHD… Read More »
FSHD goes to school
by Kristin Zwickau New England Chapter Director Having a child diagnosed with a complex, serious disease that causes disabilities is a very hard reality for parents to deal with, let… Read More »
We Are Not Alone
BY DAVE LUKAS CRYSTAL LAKE, ILLINOIS The inaugural Chicagoland Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD exceeded every expectation and goal I had. What an amazing day filled with family, community,… Read More »
AFOs with a sparkly dress
BY ALEXANDREA COMSTOCK LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA, CANADA I grew up not knowing what was wrong with me as I faced the consequences of what I eventually learned was early-onset FSHD. I… Read More »