UCI Muscle Biology and Disease Research Center

Bridging Scientific Discovery and Clinical Research to Develop Treatments for Neuromuscular Disorders

The UCI Muscle Biology and Disease Research Center (MBDRC) engages researchers with interests in muscular dystrophy, inherited non-dystrophic myopathies, adult inflammatory myopathy, and basic muscle biology in collaborative research. Our specific mission is to understand the molecular and cellular underpinnings of neuromuscular diseases and to develop therapeutic strategies to treat neuromuscular disorders.

We aim to train the next generation of scientists in basic, translational, and clinical research. Monthly MBDRC Seminars, the MyoEd Journal Club, and the Annual MAXIMUS Retreat provide forums for lively discussions. Sharing our research with communities interested in neuromuscular research enables us to address outstanding needs of patients.

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