AveXis has received Orphan Drug Designation from the FDA for their gene therapy program, called chariSMA. Orphan Drug Designation is granted by the FDA to encourage and expedite the development of drugs for conditions like SMA. In the chariSMA program, researchers are using the AAV9 virus to “infect” a cell with new DNA from survival […]
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Isis is currently recruiting participants for Endear, a pivotal Phase III study evaluating ISIS-SMNRx in infants with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The goal of this Phase III trial is to assess the clinical efficacy and safety of ISIS-SMNRx administered intrathecally (through an injection in the lower back, similar to an epidural) in patients with SMA.
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The Inaugural Cole P Randall Memorial Golf Tournament was held on Saturday, September 27, at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club in Portland, OR. This fun event had a full flight of golfers, supporters, and friends enjoying a day of SMA awareness on the greens, followed by an incredible evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing, and
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Cure SMA is pleased to announce that we have expanded our research collaboration with the California Institute for Biomedical Research (CALIBR) to include a collaborative effort with Dr. Chien-Ping Ko of the University of Southern California. At Cure SMA, we know that no single group can develop a treatment for SMA alone—it requires collaboration. One
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On Thursday, September 18, executives from the Barney & Barney Foundation presented Cure SMA with a check for $20,000 to support spinal muscular atrophy research and family support. Barney & Barney was started in San Diego in 1909 by two brothers. Since then, they have become one of the largest brokerages in the United States.
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Over the last decade, we’ve seen many advances in spinal muscular atrophy research, from new techniques in gene therapy to drugs that show promise in slowing or stopping the progress of the disease. With such great promise in the research landscape, we know that no single group can develop a treatment for SMA alone—it requires
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It’s only September, but the holidays are right around the corner! Cure SMA and Isis Pharmaceuticals are teaming up for a holiday card contest. This contest is open to children with spinal muscular atrophy and their siblings. We will be posting a gallery of all entries on our Facebook page. We’ll also be selecting several
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It’s only September, but the holidays are right around the corner! Cure SMA and Isis Pharmaceuticals are teaming up for a holiday card contest. This contest is open to children with spinal muscular atrophy and their siblings. We will be posting a gallery of all entries on our Facebook page. We’ll also be selecting several
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We’re excited to announce that enrollment for the NeuroNEXT biomarker study is now fully filled. This means that this critical study can continue to progress and teach us more about finding a cure for SMA. Cure SMA provided funding for this trial, and we also worked with lead investigator Stephen Kolb, MD, PhD, and his team
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The Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1281) passed the House of Representatives this summer but still has not yet received a vote in the Senate. Cure SMA encourages you to call your Senators and urge them to support the passage of the Act prior to the end of the year. This legislation ensures
