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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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
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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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
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
Meet the Scientists Behind SMA Research and Discover What’s Coming Next Read More »
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
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
(opens in new tab) 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
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,
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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