We welcome the UK Gov prioritising the NHS in today’s Autumn Statement. Investment to drive down waiting times, repair hospitals and boost productivity, are all positive steps. Read more below for our thoughts on today’s budget and what it means for our community. (1/7)

We have an exciting opportunity to join our project team as a Technical Project Manager! To find out more and apply: bit.ly/3YMin05

Join us for a day dedicated to the FSHD community! Connect and learn about the latest clinical and research initiatives from JWMDRC. Arrival 9:30 AM, program at 10 AM. #FSHD #MuscularDystrophy Eventbrite tickets available here: shorturl.at/d5aop

The JWMDRC exemplifies 2 things very well: 1) advancing care & research in #raredisease requires top expertise from across the globe:here in Newcastle University we cherish our int'l community! 2) rare disease demands intl collaboration & cross-disciplinary work via diverse grants!

Starting the second day of our anniversary conference, we have presentations on clinical research for patients with neuromuscular diseases, followed by an expert panel session which will look forward to the next 10 years

The final four presentations of the conference on national and international networking initiatives at the JWMDRC 🙌

We are so pleased our 10-year anniversary went so well and happy so many of you could join us to celebrate. Thanks again to our sponsors, without whom it would not have been possible. Here is our amazing team to say thanks! 🙌

There is a wonderful thing that happens when people align with a common purpose and goal. A strong team is formed. Photo of FSHD UK team at the JWMDRC Conference this past weekend.

Patient Engagement Day at the JWMDRC. A great day filled with information on clinical trials, research, advocacy and opportunity to register with UK FSHD Registry. Raj (chair/founder) of FSHD UK Charity presented our journey and plans for the future.

Many Thanks for your support and sharing our iniciative. For Many more to come!

A drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy which the JWMDRC helped to develop has now been approved for use in the NHS ✅fantastic news which coincides with the ten-year anniversary of this world-leading research centre 👏 🎂 ➡️bit.ly/49GTbvV

We are SO proud to be part of this incredible partnership with Newcastle University 🤩

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Research Matters has just landed 🤩Check out the latest research news and updates from Newcastle Hospitals, including: 🪙 funding for commercial research 🥳ten years of JWMDRC 🦵using stem cells to heal ACL ruptures 📰latest research publications 👉bit.ly/3ZKDDSW

We're thrilled that a pioneering new drug for patients with muscular dystrophy, developed at JWMDRC, has been approved for use in the NHS. The medical breakthrough will support people in enjoying a greater quality of life for longer. 🔬 bit.ly/4gCtmPw #WeAreNCL

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