One of Cure SMA’s top priorities is to relay the SMA community’s treatment experiences and preferences to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This helps the FDA make patient-centered decisions about new SMA drugs. This is a critical time for patient input on SMA treatment, as a variety of new “add-on” therapies and […]
“Evrysdi has robust potential to modify the SMA disease trajectory, and has already been used to treat thousands of patients to date. This approval marks another significant step forward,” said Levi Garraway, M.D., Ph.D., Genentech’s Chief Medical Officer and Head of Global Product Development. “The Evrysdi tablet combines established efficacy with convenience, providing an
To address the chronic health needs of individuals with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), Cure SMA and the SMA community have launched a new advocacy campaign in support of federal research for SMA. Through the campaign, Cure SMA seeks dedicated SMA research funding through a federal research program managed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD).
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“With the strength of our Phase 3 data as the foundation of our submission, we look forward to continuing to work closely with the FDA through the review of our BLA on behalf of patients and families living with SMA.” Today, Scholar Rock announced the submission of a Biologics License Application (BLA) to the
“We are committed to supporting individuals with SMA and their families by advancing research that aims to answer critical questions for the community.” Today, Biogen announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the company’s supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has validated the application for a
On January 4th, 2025, President Biden signed the Think Differently Database Act (H.R. 670) into law, marking a significant legislative victory for the SMA community. This law will create an interactive, searchable webpage providing federal, state, and local information about caregiving services, including Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) eligibility, to individuals with disabilities and
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Novartis today announced positive topline results from the Phase III STEER study. This pivotal study assessed the efficacy and safety of investigational intrathecal onasemnogene abeparvovec (OAV101 IT) in treatment-naïve patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) Type 2, aged two to less than 18 years who are able to sit but have never walked independently. Efficacy and
As 2024 draws to a close, Cure SMA reflects on an extraordinary year of advocacy milestones that have advanced the priorities of individuals with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and their families. From policy wins to meaningful events, we celebrate the SMA community for their role in the following highlights: 100% of States Screening Newborns for
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Cure SMA is thrilled to share a major win for the SMA community: the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has finalized its rule on ensuring safe accommodations for air travelers with disabilities using wheelchairs. This significant advancement underscores the importance of equity in air travel and represents a critical step toward making flights safer and
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Individuals with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and their families recognized congressional champions and celebrated advocacy progress at Cure SMA’s Hope on the Hill event. U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-6) Photo: Jay Mallin U.S. Representative Pete Stauber (MN-8) Photo: Jay Mallin U.S. Representative Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) Photo: Jay Mallin This year’s event, which was held on
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