The Research Behind Myotonic Dystrophy

Myotonic Dystrophy is the most common cause of adult muscular dystrophy (DM) and has a surprisingly high prevalence in New York State of approximately one in 2,100 people.

In an episode of The Engagement Ring podcast in September 2022, Dr. Andy Berglund, director of the University at Albany's RNA Institute, and co-director of the Center of Excellence in RNA Research and Therapeutics, discusses the disease, also referred to as "DM" — DM1 and DM2; symptoms; prevalence; and current research.

Dr. Berglund and his colleagues established a New York Center for Myotonic Dystrophy that will serve as a hub for academic, clinical and industrial collaborative partnerships to increase research, educational and clinical opportunities related to myotonic dystrophy. The RNA Institute was awarded seed funding from The Marigold Foundation to develop the center. Click here to read the full transcript of the episode.

RNA Institute Director J. Andrew Berglund

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