Company Profile
Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation
Company Overview
Myotonic dystrophy (DM) is the most common form of the muscular dystrophies. According to leading researchers’ estimates, as many as 1 in every 2,100 people globally are living with DM, most undiagnosed. Myotonic dystrophy is a highly variable, multi-systemic genetic disorder for which no therapy or cure currently exists.
Launched in 2007 by a deeply committed Board of Directors, the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (MDF; www.myotonic.org is a small, nimble and entrepreneurial organization devoted to accelerating research efforts focused on the search for treatments and a cure for DM and enhancing the quality of life of people living with the disease. The organization has a track record of incredible success in growing the drug development pipeline, research, advocacy, patient care, and fundraising.
MDF has a passionate staff and is based in Oakland’s beautiful Preservation Park.
www.myotonic.org