Muscular Dystrophy UK
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32, Ufford Street, London, SE1 8QD, United Kingdom
Muscular Dystrophy UK at a glance
About Muscular Dystrophy UK
Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) is committed to creating a world without limits for people living with muscle wasting conditions. More than 110,000 people in the UK are affected by these conditions, which gradually damages the way their muscles work and over time stops them from living everyday life. In some cases, lives are cut short.
For over 60 years we’ve been funding groundbreaking research and providing life-changing support for people living with a muscle wasting condition. During this time advances have been made that would have been unthinkable. Ten years ago, there were no treatments available specifically for muscle wasting conditions. Today, there are eight. And thanks to advances in science and technology, new opportunities are emerging to tackle the biggest challenges people face.
From investigating what links the 60+ conditions we support to funding studies that enhance mental health and everyday living, our research aims to create meaningful change today and in the future.
We also invest in the next generation of researchers, bringing fresh ideas and energy to the field, to accelerate improvements in diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for everyone affected by muscle wasting conditions.
