The disease we focus on has been officially named Myofibrillar Myopathy type 13 with Rimmed Vacuoles (MFM13) in OMIM, and we’re updating our name to reflect that recognition.
🌍 Same mission, stronger identity.
🔗 Learn more:
“What started in isolation has become a community — CureMFM13.”
Their article highlights our mission to support patients with MFM13, connect families, and accelerate research.
Read it here:
“What started in isolation has become a community — CureMFM13.”
Their article highlights our mission to support patients with MFM13, connect families, and accelerate research.
Read it here:
Low HSPB8 levels promote growth via PI3K–AKT–mTOR signaling.
Read the full article here → 📖 buff.ly/SgGOApa
#HSPB8 #CancerResearch #MFM13
Low HSPB8 levels promote growth via PI3K–AKT–mTOR signaling.
Read the full article here → 📖 buff.ly/SgGOApa
#HSPB8 #CancerResearch #MFM13
HSPB8 was identified among key genes linked to immune protection via tertiary lymphoid structures.
#HSPB8 #MFM13 #HeatShockProteins #CancerResearch
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HSPB8 was identified among key genes linked to immune protection via tertiary lymphoid structures.
#HSPB8 #MFM13 #HeatShockProteins #CancerResearch
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#OpenEnrollment #RareDisease #RareDiseases #HealthInsurance
#OpenEnrollment #RareDisease #RareDiseases #HealthInsurance
Tedesco et al., 2025 reveal 3 new HSPB8 mutations linked to MFM13.
Elongated HSPB8 disrupts the CASA complex, impairing proteostasis.
🔗 Read our full summary: buff.ly/cMr4goI
#HSPB8 #MFM13 #RareDisease #Myopathy #Autophagy #CASAcomplex
Tedesco et al., 2025 reveal 3 new HSPB8 mutations linked to MFM13.
Elongated HSPB8 disrupts the CASA complex, impairing proteostasis.
🔗 Read our full summary: buff.ly/cMr4goI
#HSPB8 #MFM13 #RareDisease #Myopathy #Autophagy #CASAcomplex
We presented our poster CureMFM13: Connecting Patients, Research, and Industry”— sharing how collaboration drives progress for #MFM13 and the rare disease community.
#RareDisease #PatientAdvocacy #GeneTherapy
We presented our poster CureMFM13: Connecting Patients, Research, and Industry”— sharing how collaboration drives progress for #MFM13 and the rare disease community.
#RareDisease #PatientAdvocacy #GeneTherapy
Check out our growing MFM13 Library of research papers & case studies!
🔗 buff.ly/3geLAsI
#MFM13 #Myopathy #HSPB8
Check out our growing MFM13 Library of research papers & case studies!
🔗 buff.ly/3geLAsI
#MFM13 #Myopathy #HSPB8
MSc Veronica Marchesi has been admitted to the PhD program in Pharmacological Biomolecular Sciences, Experimental and Clinical at the University of Milan.
We’re thrilled that she will continue her important work on #MFM13, and can’t wait to see all her future successes!
MSc Veronica Marchesi has been admitted to the PhD program in Pharmacological Biomolecular Sciences, Experimental and Clinical at the University of Milan.
We’re thrilled that she will continue her important work on #MFM13, and can’t wait to see all her future successes!
Highlights included:
🧬 Prof. Joel Chamberlain on building a mouse model for FSHD
💡 Prof. Agnieszka Łoboda on H₂S donors improving muscle health in DMD mice
Cross-disease science = progress for all
#DMD #FSHD #RareDisease
Highlights included:
🧬 Prof. Joel Chamberlain on building a mouse model for FSHD
💡 Prof. Agnieszka Łoboda on H₂S donors improving muscle health in DMD mice
Cross-disease science = progress for all
#DMD #FSHD #RareDisease
#PatientRegistry #MyopathyResearch #PatientAdvocacy #Join-The-Registry
#PatientRegistry #MyopathyResearch #PatientAdvocacy #Join-The-Registry
Using CRISPR/Cas9, researchers aim to uncover its biology and pave the way for new therapies 💊💙
See the video: tinyurl.com/3h56t42t
#RareDiseases #MFM13
Using CRISPR/Cas9, researchers aim to uncover its biology and pave the way for new therapies 💊💙
See the video: tinyurl.com/3h56t42t
#RareDiseases #MFM13
Our poster: “Cure MFM13: Connecting Patients, Research & Industry”
🤝 Looking to connect with researchers, industry, iPSC therapy innovators & advocacy groups.
#WODC25 #MFM13 #RareDisease
Our poster: “Cure MFM13: Connecting Patients, Research & Industry”
🤝 Looking to connect with researchers, industry, iPSC therapy innovators & advocacy groups.
#WODC25 #MFM13 #RareDisease
Du et al. (J. Virology) show that HSPB8/HSPB1 regulate SUMOylation during Japanese encephalitis virus replication.
🧬 Beyond MFM13 + CASA, these chaperones are also play role in host–pathogen interactions.
👉 buff.ly/N1tSkuL
#HSPB8 #Virology
Du et al. (J. Virology) show that HSPB8/HSPB1 regulate SUMOylation during Japanese encephalitis virus replication.
🧬 Beyond MFM13 + CASA, these chaperones are also play role in host–pathogen interactions.
👉 buff.ly/N1tSkuL
#HSPB8 #Virology
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
- Myofibrillar myopathies (MFM13)
- Distal hereditary motor neuropathies
Explore more here: buff.ly/BvfUIQ8
#HSPB8 #RareDisease #MFM13
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
- Myofibrillar myopathies (MFM13)
- Distal hereditary motor neuropathies
Explore more here: buff.ly/BvfUIQ8
#HSPB8 #RareDisease #MFM13
We just updated our “Where to Test” section with a new table of labs in US, Canada & Europe offering HSPB8 gene tests – both single gene & panel-based!
🧬 Find testing options here: buff.ly/19sB8Jo
#HSPB8 #MFM13 #GeneticTesting #RareDisease #CureHSPB8
We just updated our “Where to Test” section with a new table of labs in US, Canada & Europe offering HSPB8 gene tests – both single gene & panel-based!
🧬 Find testing options here: buff.ly/19sB8Jo
#HSPB8 #MFM13 #GeneticTesting #RareDisease #CureHSPB8
The disease we focus on has been officially named Myofibrillar Myopathy type 13 with Rimmed Vacuoles (MFM13) in OMIM, and we’re updating our name to reflect that recognition.
🌍 Same mission, stronger identity.
🔗 Learn more:
The disease we focus on has been officially named Myofibrillar Myopathy type 13 with Rimmed Vacuoles (MFM13) in OMIM, and we’re updating our name to reflect that recognition.
🌍 Same mission, stronger identity.
🔗 Learn more:
🧬 Beyond chaperone function, HSPB8 emerges as a therapeutic target in cancer.
👉 link to full article buff.ly/I89i5ue
#HSPB8 #CancerResearch
🧬 Beyond chaperone function, HSPB8 emerges as a therapeutic target in cancer.
👉 link to full article buff.ly/I89i5ue
#HSPB8 #CancerResearch
We joined the meeting; Models of Collaboration between Patient Advocacy Groups and Scientists.
Met inspiring Patient Advocacy groups
Learned from scientists about new research & testing
Left with fresh ideas for future Cure HSPB8
#RareDisease #MFM13
We joined the meeting; Models of Collaboration between Patient Advocacy Groups and Scientists.
Met inspiring Patient Advocacy groups
Learned from scientists about new research & testing
Left with fresh ideas for future Cure HSPB8
#RareDisease #MFM13
With a Master’s in Financial Auditing and 10+ years of experience in accounting, taxes & financial processes, she’ll help Cure HSPB8 advance its mission and create lasting impact.
With a Master’s in Financial Auditing and 10+ years of experience in accounting, taxes & financial processes, she’ll help Cure HSPB8 advance its mission and create lasting impact.
🤝 Collaboration = stronger advocacy for #MFM13 patients.
#RareDisease #PatientAdvocacy #HSPB8
🤝 Collaboration = stronger advocacy for #MFM13 patients.
#RareDisease #PatientAdvocacy #HSPB8
• Muscle weakness (arms, legs, hands)
• Trouble walking or climbing stairs
• Cramps, fatigue
• In some: breathing problems
🔗 Learn more buff.ly/bToH6HF
#MFM13 #HSPB8 #RareDisease #MuscleWeakness #Myopathy
• Muscle weakness (arms, legs, hands)
• Trouble walking or climbing stairs
• Cramps, fatigue
• In some: breathing problems
🔗 Learn more buff.ly/bToH6HF
#MFM13 #HSPB8 #RareDisease #MuscleWeakness #Myopathy
🧬 They show shared traits & differences across patients—supporting diagnosis, research & disease insight. Full list on our FB & LinkedIn. #RareDisease #Genetics #Neuromuscular
🧬 They show shared traits & differences across patients—supporting diagnosis, research & disease insight. Full list on our FB & LinkedIn. #RareDisease #Genetics #Neuromuscular
Get the latest on HSPB8 research, treatments & patient voices in the Cure HSPB8 newsletter.
Join the movement 👉 curehspb8.org
#CureHSPB8 #RareDisease
Get the latest on HSPB8 research, treatments & patient voices in the Cure HSPB8 newsletter.
Join the movement 👉 curehspb8.org
#CureHSPB8 #RareDisease