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Signing of a partnership with the University Hospital and the University of Orléans to enhance research, clinical care and teaching in the field of myology

Laurence Tiennot-Herment, President of the Myology Institute Association, Sébastien Vial, Director General of Orléans University Hospital, and Sébastien Ringuedé, Vice-President in charge of the Training and University Life Committee at the University of Orléans, formalised their intention this morning at…

Anne BERTHOMIER
7 May 2026

2nd Muscle Conference: ‘Muscle throughout life’ – Tuesday 2 June

Muscle is now recognized as an essential organ for health at every stage of life, from before birth and into old age. It lies at the heart of major challenges facing modern societies: preventing common, serious and disabling conditions; combating sedentary lifestyles; adapting to changing ways of living; supporting ageing and independence; and driving therapeutic innovation. To strengthen this awareness and…

Anne BERTHOMIER
22 April 2026

Ticket sales opened for the ‘Match of Heroes’ on May 31

Paul de Saint-Sernin, Eden Hazard, Paul Mirabel, Dominique Rocheteau, Javier Pastore, Robert Pirès, Artus, Stéphane Ruffier… all coming together for an exceptional “Match of Heroes” in support of the Institut de Myologie Association ! Tickets are on sale …

20 April 2026

The Association Institut de Myologie and the Foch-IMM Group join forces to promote myology and develop clinical research and muscle assessment

The Association Institut de Myologie and the Foch-IMM Group (Foch Hospital and Institut Montsouris) have announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at promoting myology – the science and medicine of muscle – and developing clinical research, as well as the study and…

Anne BERTHOMIER
17 April 2026

Klaudia Kuranda joins the Institute of Myology and Genethon to create a center of expertise dedicated to immunology

An internationally recognized expert in the field of immunology and the development of gene therapies, Klaudia Kuranda is joining the AFM-Téléthon laboratories to establish and lead a new Immunology Center that will bring together the complementary expertise of Genethon, a leading gene therapy non-profit biotech organization, and the Institute of Myology, a center of expertise for muscle and muscle disorders.…

19 February 2026

Full speed ahead to the 4th Muscle Week and the 2026 Muscle Conference!

The Winter Olympic Games offer a timely reminder of a fundamental truth: muscle is not only responsible for athletic prowess and sporting performance, it is, above all, a major public health issue. By interacting with many organs, muscles are central to our overall good health. To strengthen public awareness and promote the integration of muscle health into public…

Anne BERTHOMIER
12 February 2026

The Muscle Week 3rd edition will take place from 2 to 8 June

The Institute of Myology and the AFM-Téléthon are launching the 3rd edition of Muscle Week, which will take place from 2 to 8 June. The aim is still to raise awareness of the importance of muscle for overall health and…

7 April 2025

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43 French personalities call for a national “Muscle Plan” as a legacy of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games

Over forty French personalities from a broad range of backgrounds are calling for the launch of a national, cross-disciplinary “Muscle Plan” to give muscle science and medicine the ressources to transform the lives of French people. This appeal follows on…

14 March 2024

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Gala Hope – Dance for Research

On 6 February, the Casino de Paris hosted the second Hope Gala. An exceptional evening that brought together the great names of French and international dance, in aid of research at the Institut de Myologie. Proceeds from the Gala will…

7 February 2024

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Myotubular muscular dystrophy: trial results show efficacy on respiratory and motor function, but challenges remain

Yesterday, The Lancet Neurology published the clinical results of a gene therapy trial conducted by Astellas Gene Therapies, using a drug candidate developed at Genethon, in 24 children suffering from myotubular myopathy, a very severe muscle disease. This international trial,…

16 November 2023

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Summer School of Myology: For 25 years, 1,000 medical doctors from all over the world have been training in muscle science and medicine

In 1998, the Institute of Myology, an international center of expertise on muscle, created the Summer School of Myology with the aim of disseminating knowledge and advances in research on neuromuscular diseases, 400 different forms of which have been identified…

14 June 2023

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Muscle, a major public health issue

Because muscles are a major public health issue, AFM-Telethon and the Institute of Myology, an international center of expertise on muscles and their diseases, are carrying out a project for a Myology Foundation. In addition, to raise awareness on myology…

7 February 2023

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Myology 2022: Institute of Myology experts will highlight their last scientific results

During four days, from 12 to 15th of September, researchers and clinicians of the Institute of Myology will attend the seventh International Congress of Myology, organized by AFM-Téléthon. This renewed international congress brings together around 800 experts in the field…

9 September 2022

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A new approach to gene therapy for Steinert disease – Interview with Denis Furling

The Denis Furling* team (Paris, France), in collaboration with the Nicolas Sergeant** team (Lille, France), has developed and tested a new approach to gene therapy, a so-called “decoy” approach, for Steinert disease or myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). The strategy…

10 February 2022

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Lower limb exoskeletons: 2 clinical studies starting at the Institute

The rare neuromuscular diseases are characterised, in particular, by a progressive loss of muscle strength. As a result, getting up, sitting down or going up stairs can quickly become difficult. This is why the Institute of Myology, a centre of…

8 February 2022

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Hope, an exceptional dance gala for the benefit of research excellence

On October 21, at 8:30 p.m., the Casino de Paris will host an exceptional show for the benefit of the Institute of Myology, a research and care center of excellence created by the AFM-Telethon and dedicated to Muscle science and…

1 September 2021