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Donald S. Wood, PhD

President and CEO, Muscular Dystrophy Association

Dr. Barry J Byrne

Chief Medical Advisor, Muscular Dystrophy Association

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Sharon Hesterlee, PhD

Chief Research Officer, Muscular Dystrophy Association

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Paul Melmeyer

Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy, Muscular Dystrophy Association

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Mindy Henderson

Editor-In-Chief, Quest family of content at the Muscular Dystrophy Association

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