Scholar Rock Receives Approval for ISEMBYLD™ for the Treatment of SMA

(opens in new tab) Scholar Rock  today announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ISEMBYLD™ (apitegromab-mstn) to treat spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in adults and children 2 years of age and older who are currently receiving a survival motor neuron 2 (SMN2)-targeted treatment. This approval brings the

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Genentech Shares Highlights from an Unforgettable Week at the Annual SMA Conference

(opens in new tab) From a lively “Evryday Café” exhibit hall experience to an advocacy reception featuring conversations on policy and access, Genentech recaps a full week connecting with the SMA community at this year’s Annual SMA Conference. Read their latest community update here.

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Novartis Highlights Accessible Travel Partnership in Summer Community Update

From their time at the Cure SMA Annual Conference, to their SMAshing My Limits partnership with Becoming rentABLE, opening up accessible beach houses, treehouses, and yurts for family travel, to adaptive sports and recreation panels, Novartis recaps a busy summer of community connection. Read their latest community update here.

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Newly published research from Cure SMA: What helps young adults with SMA successfully transition to adult care?

As increased treatment options have helped more people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) live longer, healthier lives, more young adults are navigating the transition to adult care. This means moving from the pediatric care team that, in many cases, has known them since childhood to adult healthcare systems where they are meeting providers for the

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Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 Annual SMA Conference

Thank You    Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 Annual SMA Conference at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Hotel in Orlando, Florida! It was an impactful weekend of opportunities to connect, learn, and have fun. We’re thrilled to share that over 2,700 attendees joined us, hosting the most adults with spinal muscular atrophy

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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

(opens in new tab) 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

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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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