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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Cure SMA Shares Research Insights with Scientists and Clinicians at Spring 2026 Conferences

Cure SMA is pleased to announce the participation of our Research Department staff in the following conferences: 2026 Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Virtual Clinical & Scientific Conference (March 8 – 11, 2026; Orlando, FL) 5th International Scientific Congress on SMA (March 11 – 14, 2026; Budapest, Hungary) 2026 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting

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Cure SMA Releases the 2025 Annual State of SMA Report

Cure SMA is pleased to announce the publication of the 5th annual State of SMA report. Drawing on data collected by Cure SMA through 2025, this report features insights into the progress and ongoing challenges impacting people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and their families. Previously, the annual report has also been used to advocate

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FDA Accepts Scholar Rock’s Biologics License Application (BLA) to Review Apitegromab for SMA 

Today, Scholar Rock shared that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted its Biologics License Application (BLA) for apitegromab, an investigational treatment for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), with a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date of September 30, 2026. This is a meaningful step forward in the path toward a potential new

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Cure SMA Releases Policy Brief Highlighting Importance of Medicaid Home Care for People with SMA

Cure SMA has released a new policy brief highlighting the essential role Medicaid-funded home care plays in the lives of individuals with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare neuromuscular disease. Due to severe muscle weakness, many individuals with SMA rely on Medicaid-funded home care to meet their complex daily needs, including eating, bathing, bathroom support,

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The 10th Annual Cure SMA Community Update Survey Is Now Available

Since 2017, 3,200 people have shared their experiences and unmet needs through the Cure SMA Community Update Survey. The Community Update Survey is an annual online questionnaire Cure SMA uses to collect perspectives and experiences of the SMA community over time. Every individual with SMA and their families bring a unique perspective that, collectively, help

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Breakthroughs Built Together: Help Cure SMA Close a Critical Research Funding Gap

This spring, we’re asking our community to help us invest $1 million in basic research by June 30. Every breakthrough in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) research has one thing in common. It wasn’t built by one person or one gift. It was built by people who believed progress was possible. This spring, we’re asking you to help build the next breakthrough

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Cure SMA Launches Phase 11 SMA Industry Collaboration

Cure SMA is pleased to announce the launch of Phase 11 initiates for the SMA Industry Collaboration. The SMA Industry Collaboration is a multi-faceted partnership that brings together pharmaceutical companies, SMA Europe, Cure SMA, and other nonprofit organizations to share information, ideas, and data to benefit the broader SMA community. Through the Industry Collaboration, we

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