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Center Abstract
Project 1: Novel Therapeutic Strategies for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
PI: Dr. Kevin P. Campbell, Ph.D. Project Abstract
Project 2: Evaluation of Phenotypic Variability, Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Strategies in Fukutin-Related Protein Muscular Dystrophy
PI: Dr. Katherine Mathews, M.D. Project Abstract
Project 3: Therapeutic Potential of Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Myogenic Precursors
PI: Dr. Baoli Yang, M.D., Ph.D. Project Abstract
Core A - Administration
PIs: Kevin P. Campbell, Ph.D.; Steven A. Moore, M.D., Ph.D. Core Abstract
Core B - Muscle Biopsy/Cell Repository/Diagnostics Core
PI: Steven A. Moore, M.D., Ph.D. Core Abstract
Core C - Human ES Cell Targeting
Roger Williamson, M.D. Core Abstract
Publications
Barresi R and KP Campbell. Dystroglycan: from biosynthesis to pathogenesis of human disease. J Cell Sci 119:199-201, 2006.