Maurice Swanson, Ph.D., Professor of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at University of Florida, Gainesville, and a team of researchers have found that the muscleblind-like 2 (MBNL2) protein in the central nervous system (CNS) may be responsible for the neurological impacts of myotonic dystrophy
Our Mission
The Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (MDF) exists to enhance the quality of life of people living with myotonic dystrophy (DM), and to maximize research efforts focused on finding treatments and a cure for this disease, through community support, education, advocacy and research.
- Community Support & Education - MDF programs and services provide emotional support and education to help affected individuals and their families, and information and resources to raise awareness about DM in the medical community and the general population.
- Advocacy - Through MDF-sponsored initiatives and in partnership with other rare disease organizations, the Foundation advocates for increased funding for DM research and patient support services.
- Research - MDF raises funds to accelerate understanding of DM through research. MDF supports both clinical and scientific research targeted to finding treatments and eventually a cure for this chronic, degenerative disease.
Visit the MDF website regularly to stay informed about our activities and the latest news on care, treatment, and research on DM.
