CPD-Accredited Webinar | Exploring the clinical trial landscape in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Challenges, opportunities and consideration of a possible cholesterol metabolism-related target
NMD4C and MDC are pleased to invite you to a webinar on Exploring the clinical trial landscape in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Challenges, opportunities and consideration of a possible cholesterol metabolism-related target. NMD4C and MDC are providing organizational and technical support. This is a an independent clinical/academic webinar with no industry sponsorship or influence.
Register at: https://bit.ly/DMDUpdates2025
Speakers
- Dr Kathryn Selby (Chair) | Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University of British Columbia; Pediatric Neurologist, BC Children’s Hospital | Medical Director, Pediatric Neuromuscular Program of BC and the Yukon; Investigator, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute
- Dr Pascal Bernatchez | Associate Professor, Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of British Columbia
Learning Objectives
- To discuss and understand the present DMD clinical trial availability with consideration of age, mutation, ambulation and more
- Challenges of implementation and access to treatments post clinical trials
- Learn about the early metabolic comorbidities in human and animal models of DMD
- Recognize that cholesterol metabolism may be altered in DMD
- Learn about the similarities between DMD and statin-induced myopathy
The NMD Rounds & Educational Webinars is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.