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Klaudia Kuranda joins Genethon and the Institute of Myology to create a center of expertise dedicated to immunology

Klaudia Kuranda joins Genethon and the Institute of Myology to create a center of expertise dedicated to immunology

An internationally recognized expert in the field of immunology and the development of gene therapies, Klaudia Kuranda is joining the AFM-Téléthon laboratories to establish and lead a new Immunology Center that will bring together the complementary expertise of Genethon, a leading gene therapy non-profit biotech organization, and the Institute of Myology, a center of expertise for muscle and muscle disorders.

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Type II and III SMA: A Promising New Gene Therapy

In spinal muscular atrophy linked to SMN1 (SMA), a single dose of a novel gene therapy called GC101 improved motor function in nine patients with type II and type III SMA aged six months to 18 years.

AFM-Téléthon Research highlights 2026

Research highlights 2026 – No. 1 | Myasthenia, myositis

In this Research Highlights issue, we present recent study findings on thymectomy and CAR-T cell therapy in myasthenia, as well as the evaluation of ChatGPT for supporting rehabilitation in adolescents with myositis.

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CMT: A European Congress to Unite and Accelerate Research

Antwerp put the spotlight on CMT by hosting the second European congress dedicated to Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. The event strengthened cooperation across Europe among researchers, clinicians and patients. Discover the key highlights: promising treatments and diagnostic innovations.

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60 seconds to understand AFM-Telethon

The French Muscular Dystrophy Association (AFM-Téléthon) is a patient-led organisation driving research and support for people with rare genetic diseases. From groundbreaking therapies to daily care, discover how AFM-Téléthon turns innovation into hope.

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