Current Research Projects

Expression of immune checkpoint and complement regulators on T cells in myasthenia gravis

A one-year project led by Dr Katy Dodd at Manchester University. Read more

Developing antigen-specific Immunotherapy in Myasthenia Gravis

A three-year fellowship led by Dr Pyae Phyo San focusing on Immunotherapy. Read more

The Establishment and Use of a UK Database for Myasthenic Disorders

A three-year fellowship led by Dr Mohammed Ashraghi looking to create the UK’s first national patient registry for myasthenia. Read more

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Cell and Gene Therapy Summit (Brussels)

The Economist are hosting an inaugural event on cell and gene therapies that will convene industry stakeholders to accelerate access to evolving therapeutics.
Efgartigimod

Learn more about Efgartigimod (Vygart).
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Super Synapses

Another project spearheaded by Dr David Beeson focusing on CMS.

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The Extraocular Muscles

The extraocular muscles are the six muscles that control the movements of the eyes.
Pyridostigmine Information

common questions patients ask about pyridostigmine.
Ocular Myasthenia

Ocular myasthenia is a form of myasthenia in which the extraocular muscles, the muscles that control the eyes and eyelids, are easily fatigued and weakened.
Intravenous Immunoglobulin

IVIg is given intravenously into a vein via an infusion pump.
LEMS

Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is an autoimmune condition. Your antibodies attack the nerve endings and stop muscles contracting causing muscle fatigue.
Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune condition. Your own antibodies will attack communications between your brain and muscle movements.
Thymectomy Information

Find out how a thymectomy can help people with myasthenia gravis.
Steroid Information Sheet

Steroids are a type of medication called an immunosuppressant.
Driving

People with myasthenia MUST inform the DVLA that they have the condition.