Posted by Friends of FSH Research on Sep 25, 2026
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Purchase Tickets Today   Thank you to our generous Gala Sponsors!  Research HighlightsNew Project Begins: Advanced integrative analysis of single-nuclei transcriptomes in FSHD muscle Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) causes muscles to weaken because a harmful gene called DUX4 becomes active when it should not. Using cutting-edge single cell technology, our team has measured gene activity in thousands of individual muscle cell nuclei from people with FSHD. These data provide a detailed map of how the disease affects each cell type within the muscle. We are now seeking support to complete and expand this analysis. By applying advanced computational methods, we will track how cells change during disease progression, discover which genes control these changes, and find possible weak points where new treatments could intervene. The results will help identify biomarkers that can be used to monitor disease activity and test future therapies. This project builds on a strong collaborative network combining clinical, biological, and computational expertise and directly supports the mission of Friends of FSH Research to better understand disease mechanisms and accelerate research toward effective treatments. This project is co-funded by Friends of FSH Research and The Chris Carrino Foundation for FSHD. Help continue this important work. Does your company have a gift matching program? 100% of your donations go directly to fund FSHD research. Send inquiries to: Friends of FSH Research Click here to opt out of future emails from Friends of FSH Research. |
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