Family Day Happy Hour | Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation

Join us for MDF's Family Day "Happy Hour"!

Saturday, July 24th

4:00 - 6:00 PM Pacific / 7:00 - 9:00 PM Eastern

Join at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8915119726
Meeting ID: 891 511 9726

Join MDF for a virtual “happy hour” event on Saturday, July 24, 4 - 6 PM Pactific / 7 - 9 PM Eastern. Those living with DM can sometimes feel isolated and overwhelmed. Family Day, which started in the United Kingdom, is an international day for the community to come together in support of one another and to share stories and experiences. Hosted by MDF support group facilitator Mindy Kim, all are welcome to this informal celebration of community resilience. Click here to RSVP on Facebook.

We hope to see you soon!

Date(s)

Sat, 07/24/2021 - 05:00AM Add to Calendar 2021-07-24 00:00:00 2021-07-24 00:00:00 Family Day Happy Hour To know more about this Event, Just go to: https://www.myotonic.org/family-day-happy-hour Location Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation info@myotonic.org America/Vancouver public

Myotonic Dystrophy News

April 2,2024

Participants Needed for Important DM Research Study

The Myotonic Dystrophy Clinical Research Network (DMCRN) sites are currently conducting a critically-important research study designed to help drug developers successfully design clinical trials and understand how to assess the efficacy of potential therapies.

March 29,2024

Request for Applications Open - 2025 MDF Research Fellowships & Grants!

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch in April of four grant programs aimed at accelerating research efforts to improve the lives of individuals affected by myotonic dystrophy and pave the way toward finding effective treatments and ultimately a cure for this challenging condition. There are multiple fantastic opportunities available - learn more below & get ready to apply!

March 29,2024

Meet the Early Career Grant Recipient: Dr. Johanna Hamel

Dr. Johanna Hamel, an Assistant Professor in Neurology, Pathology, and Laboratory Medicine, developed her interest in DM1 and DM2 during medical school in Germany. Her residency at the University of Rochester, chosen for its focus on neuromuscular medicine and DM, led to a fellowship under Dr. Charles Thornton, funded by the Clinical Research Training Fellowship Award in Muscular Dystrophy.

March 20,2024

Meet the DM Drug Developers

Leading up to and after the 2024 MDF Regional Conferences in the spring, our biotechnology and pharmaceutical partners, large and small, working on treatments and a cure for myotonic dystrophy will sit down with our community to share their progress and answer your questions in real time.

February 14,2024

Research Fellow Feature: Cameron Niazi

After spending two years at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Cameron Niazi pursued a Ph.D. at the University of Florida in Dr. Eric Wang's lab. Attracted by the lab's integration of basic science and translational research, joining the Wang Lab also provided a personal connection to DM1.

Questions?

Request Warmline Support! MDF offers a professionally staffed Warmline for people living with myotonic dystrophy, their caregivers, medical professionals and others to ask questions, find support and guidance and, when appropriate, be connected to additional resources and services. Click here to request Warmline Support.

Additional questions? Contact MDF by email at info@myotonic.org or give us a call at 415-800-7777.