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2024 FUTURES New Therapeutic Approaches to Address Unmet Needs

Presentations on early-stage research and development companies working on approaches to address the unmet therapeutic needs in the Duchenne community.

Sharif Tabebordbar, PhD

Lianna Orlando, PhD

Courtney Young, PhD

2024 FUTURES Preparing for the Unexpected, Responding to Emergencies

A Duchenne emergency case study, the steps to take, and the signs to watch for. From implementing an emergency plan and following it to effective communication with the Emergency Room to get the care you need. A review of the cautions and a proactive plan of care from specialists.

Mindy Cameron

Patient Advocacy Lead

Santhera Pharmaceuticals

Han Phan, MD

Director

Rare Disease Research, LLC

Jennifer Wallace Valdes, PT

CureDuchenne Certified Physical Therapist

CureDuchenne Physical Therapy Program

2024 FUTURES Responding to AAV Based Treatment Challenges

A moderated panel discussion focusing on the potential challenges and complications of AAV therapy and the clinical strategies to make dosing AAV more successful.

Michael Kelly, PhD

Chief Scientific Advisor

CureDuchenne

Barry Byrne, MD, PhD

Professor and Associate Chair

University of Florida, Department of Pediatrics

Carsten Bönnemann, MD

Chief, Neuromuscular and Neurogenetic Disorders of Childhood Section National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke/NIH

Kevin Flanigan, MD

Director, Center for Gene Therapy Nationwide Children's Hospital

Robyn van Poelgeest, MD, PhD

Sarepta

Sharif Tabebordbar, PhD

Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer

Kate Therapeutics

2024 FUTURES Steroid Use

Breakout Session: A Steroid Discussion, One Disease, Many Paths

With more choices available, what should families consider? A panel breakout session to help families navigate the steroid journey, make informed choices, and proactively respond to side-effects.

Diana Castro, MD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Neurology and Neurotherapeutics

University of Texas Southwestern

Sheryl Marrazzo

Duchenne Mother, Grandmother and Advocate

4 Jake's Sake | CureDuchenne