About Us

Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) has been at the center of progress for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and over 300 other neuromuscular conditions for 75 years.

Press Releases

Sep 16, 2026

Muscular Dystrophy Association Names Jodi Wolff, PhD, Chief Mission Officer

The Chief Mission Officer is a newly created leadership role to strengthen MDA’s mission-driven work across the neuromuscular disease community.
Sep 11, 2026

FDA Approves Isembyld (apitegromab-mstn), the First and Only Muscle-Targeted Therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Marking a New Milestone in SMA Treatment
Aug 27, 2026

FDA Approves First Targeted Therapy for Dermatomyositis

Approval of LISRAYA™ (brepocitinib) marks a significant scientific and clinical milestone for people living with this rare autoimmune neuromuscular disease.
Aug 25, 2026

Muscular Dystrophy Association Launches #MDAstrong Campaign, Inviting the Neuromuscular Community to Share What "Strong" Means to Them

National September campaign celebrates awareness across the neuromuscular disease community through storytelling, social media, events, and fundraising.
Aug 24, 2026

Fire Fighters Launch More Than 400 Fill the Boot Fundraisers with Expanded Focus on ALS

Annual Labor Day weekend tradition raises critical funds to advance neuromuscular research, multidisciplinary care, advocacy, and a growing MDA-IAFF collaboration focused on understanding why fire fighters are at increased risk of developing ALS.
Aug 10, 2026

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces 2026 College Scholarship Recipients, Investing in the Next Generation of Leaders

Twenty-one students living with neuromuscular diseases receive scholarships to pursue higher education, independence, and future careers.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
…
next ›
last »

Our Story

Our Team

Resources

Find Care

Learn

Connect

Get Support

Our Approach

For Researchers

For Clinicians

Donate

Other Ways to Give

Volunteer

Advocate

Participate

Partner

Quest

About Us

Press Releases

Find MDA
in your Community

Sign Up for MDA News & Updates

About Us

Press Releases

Find MDA in your Community

Find MDA
in your Community