2010 National DNA Day Online Chatroom Transcript
This is just one question from an archive of the National DNA Day Moderated Chat held in April 2010. The NHGRI Director and many genomics experts from across NHGRI took questions from students, teachers and the general public on topics ranging from basic genomic research, to the genetic basis of disease, to ethical questions about genetic privacy.
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Is there any type of research being done to help people with muscular dystrophy related to DNA?
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Emily Edelman, M.S., C.G.C.:
I am a genetic counselor who coordinates multiple projects at a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education in genetics to healthcare providers. I currently work with other genetic counselors, scientists, physicians, nurses, physician assistants, bioethicists, patient advocates, and other health professionals. I also have experience in providing genetic counseling to individuals with a family history of cancer, and other rare and common conditions.
Great question. There are many exciting research studies currently on-going that focus on helping people with muscular dystrophy. These include research involving gene therapy trials, stem cell therapy, drug therapy, and other exciting possibilities for families with MD.
For more information, see the Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy website:
http://www.parentprojectmd.org/site/DocServer/2008_Research_Approaches.pdf?docID=5741
http://www.parentprojectmd.org/site/PageServer?pagename=advancing_research_findings
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| Crosby-Ironton High School in MN (10th grade student) |
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