CHICAGO, July 12, 2016 – The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (CMTA) today announced a partnership aimed at advancing Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) research, therapy development and clinical care. The partnership also aims to increase awareness and understanding about the disease by improving education for kids and adults affected by CMT, medical professionals and the public.