A team of Florida State University researchers has found that using sophisticated gene-editing techniques, they can essentially turn off or remove part of the genetic code that leads to the disease...
Fulcrum Therapeutics has announced positive results with its ReDUX4 trial for losmapimod, providing new hope for the Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) community after decades of unsuccessful clinical trials....
The Chris Carrino Foundation for FSHD is proud to announce funding of $50,000 to the Jones Lab at The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine to help develop a larger animal model in pursuit of a treatment for FSHD....
The Chris Carrino Foundation, in conjunction with Friends of FSHD Research, is proud to continue funding for the Dr Suja Janaggathan Lab at The University of Colorado. We have just approved funding of year two of this project, with our portion amounting to $46,344.50....
CRISPR-Cas9, originally discovered in prokaryotic organisms to be part of their immune system, has rapidly developed into a gene editing tool far more accurate than its predecessors. This technology is thus generating a lot of buzz due to its potential to correct genetic diseases. However, what if it could be used to identify factors that can lessen disease severity? These targets could be the source...
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Justin Cohen is a remarkable young researcher, living with FSHD, and efforting to find a cure for the disease. The Carrino Foundation is proud to make his work possible. Here is Justin’s story, in his own words. ...
There are approximately 15 steps that Chris Carrino will need to navigate in order to reach his broadcast position inside Wells Fargo Center. It may not seem all that daunting, but a small flight of stairs is physically challenging and potentially dangerous for someone living...
Fastfoward to the 18:45 minute mark to hear Chris' interview....
This article originally appeared on app.com Jerry Carino , @njhoopshaven Published 5:02 a.m. ET May 18, 2017 | Updated 4:20 p.m. ET May 20, 2017 As the new co-director of a highly successful sports broadcasting camp for teens, Marlboro's Chris Carrino draws on...
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