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Patient Perspectives: Enhancing Studies & Clinical Trials - 2025 MDF Conference

Individuals with myotonic dystrophy (DM) know the most: Listening to what is most relevant to the DM community and integration of this knowledge into research and clinical trial design.

Moderated by: Nicholas E. Johnson MD, MSci, FAAN, Virginia Commonwealth University, MDF Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee

Speakers: 

  • Jeannine DeSoi BSN, RN, MDF Volunteer Support Group Facilitator, DM1 Community Member
  • Belen Esparis MD, MDF Board of Directors, MDF National Advocacy Committee, Unaffected Caregiver  

Thank you to our 2025 MDF Conference Sponsors for helping make this event possible:

  • Lead Sponsor: Avidity Biosciences
  • Diamond Sponsors: Dyne Therapeutics and Arthex Biotech
  • Platinum Sponsors: PepGen and Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  • Gold Sponsor: Sanofi
  • Bronze Sponsor: Lupin Neurosciences

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