Muscular Dystrophy Association MDA / Muscular Dystrophy Association RGP / Research Grants and Projects Office WEBSITE: Access the MDA website. SCIENTIFIC AREAS: The MDA supports research aimed at developing treatments for muscular dystrophies and related diseases of the neuromuscular system. Including: muscular dystrophies (among which are Duchenne and Becker); motor neuron diseases (including ALS and SMA); peripheral nerve disorders (CMT and Friedreich's ataxia); inflammatory myopathies; disorders of the neuromuscular junction; metabolic diseases of muscle as well as other myopathies. FUNDING SOURCE LOCATION: USA Note: Anyone considering submitting an application to this funding agency is requested to first contact Dr. Igal Nevo, Head of the RGP. KEYWORDS: Life Sciences LAST UPDATED: 10 January 2012