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Date:10/25/2007

large number of patients and recruit them into research projects. Because FSHD cannot yet be replicated and studied in animal models such as mice collection of blood DNA and muscle biopsy samples are essential for the success of the research projects. These samples will provide scientists with critical genetic clues as to the origin of the disease and will open to researchers new approaches for treatment.

In 2003, the University of Rochester was chosen to be home to one of three newly created Paul Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research centers. The center is supported by the NIH and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. URMC is also home to the Muscle Study Group, an international consortium of investigators focused on developing new treatments for neuromuscular disease. These two networks will enable the Fields Center to recruit an international network of scientists and clinicians to both collaborate on FSHD research and quickly move new discoveries into clinical trials.

While researchers seek out new ways to treat and perhaps even cure the disease, the Fields Center will also develop clinical programs that will establish URMC as a national destination for FSHD patients. Currently, the symptoms of the disease are managed through a combination of physical therapy, bracing and in some cases, surgery. URMC will develop new standards of care for the diagnosis and management of patients with FSHD.

This is a wonderful opportunity to move forward a whole area of research and clinical care for an underserved disease, said URMC neurologist Richard Moxley, M.D., director of the Wellstone Center and the National Registry. The real key will be our ability to interact with a large population of patients who will be able to guide us toward a more clearly focused understanding of the disease.

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Contact: Mark Michaud mark_michaud@urmc.rochester.edu 585-273-4790 University of Rochester Medical Center Source:Eurekalert

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