June 2026

Visit the Cure SMA Hub at This Year’s Annual SMA Conference

The Cure SMA Hub is your go-to space at the Annual SMA Conference to learn about key Cure SMA programs and opportunities for involvement. Stop by to sign up for fall events, learn about advocacy, and connect with different Cure SMA teams. This year, we are also excited to feature special guest community volunteers who […]

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FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Biogen’s Salanersen for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Biogen recently announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to salanersen, an investigational therapy being studied for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). This designation is intended to help speed the development and review of drugs that show early promise in treating serious conditions. Salanersen is an

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NMD Pharma Releases Community Letter Regarding Phase 2 SYNAPSE-SMA Clinical Trial

NMD Pharma recently shared exciting news with the SMA community: the last participant has completed their part in the SYNAPSE-SMA Phase 2 clinical trial, testing ignaseclant (formerly known as NMD670), an investigational therapy designed to help strengthen skeletal muscles. The trial included 52 adults with SMA Type 3 at sites across the US and Europe.

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Meet the Scientists Behind SMA Research and Discover What’s Coming Next

The Family-Friendly Poster Session is one of the most anticipated events at the Annual SMA Conference! This year’s session will be held on Friday, June 26, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the Grand Harbor Ballroom at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort. The Family Friendly Poster Session is an opportunity for families to

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Cure SMA Releases Updated Combination Therapy Booklet and New Video on Muscle-Directed Therapy

As more SMA treatments become available, people living with SMA, their families, and caregivers are asking new questions about how treatments work, whether using more than one treatment could help, and what to consider when thinking about combination therapy. Understanding how SMA treatments work can help individuals and families feel more informed about their options

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