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Our mission is to empower people living with neuromuscular diseases to live longer, more independent lives.

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We are grateful to Donald S. Wood, PhD for his leadership as President and CEO and celebrate his five decades of commitment to MDA’s mission. As of May 5, Dr. Wood has announced his retirement, passing the baton to Sharon Hesterlee, PhD, to lead as interim President and CEO and continue the legacy of progress. Read more: https://www.mda.org/press-releases/dr-donald-wood-to-retire-as-mda-president-and-ceo

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Donald S. Wood, PhD

President and CEO, Muscular Dystrophy Association

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Morgan Roth

Chief Marketing Officer, 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

Executive Vice President, Public Policy and Advocacy, Muscular Dystrophy Association

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Mindy Henderson

Vice President, Disability Outreach & Empowerment / Editor-in Chief, MDA Quest Media at the Muscular Dystrophy Association

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Ruth Ann Dailey

Chief Development Officer, Muscular Dystrophy Association

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