http://news.prlog.org/tag/sma/sma - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12132165-families-of-sma-awards-150000-to-investigate-new-antisense-therapies-for-spinal-muscular-atrophy.htmlThis funding is being awarded to Co-Principal Investigators Dr. Arthur Burghes at Ohio State University and Dr. Christian Lorson at University of Missouri. http://www.prlog.org/12128554-2013-update-from-families-of-spinal-muscular-atrophy-on-the-sma-drug-pipeline.html15 new drugs now in development for SMA. 3 in active clinical trials. 11 companies investing in SMA drug programs. http://www.prlog.org/12120612-sma-america-joins-grid-alternatives-to-bring-solar-to-low-income-homes.htmlSMA Volunteer Crew to Help Install Solar PV System at Home in Northern California http://www.prlog.org/12102441-families-of-sma-launches-new-program-to-fund-care-research-for-improvements-in-patient-care-in-sma.htmlThis funding will build on the consensus statement for the standard of care for SMA with data driven results on specific areas of SMA care such as respiratory, nutritional, and surgical interventions. http://www.prlog.org/12100735-families-of-sma-and-nationwide-childrens-announce-multi-million-dollar-award-from-ninds.htmlThis three-year multi-million dollar cooperative agreement to Brian Kaspar, PhD, principal investigator in the Center for Gene Therapy at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in the amount of $3,752,462, funds pre-clinical drug... http://www.prlog.org/12088596-hundreds-of-solar-professionals-to-visit-sacramento-for-annual-nabcep-conference.htmlSMA Partners with NABCEP as Exclusive Sponsor to Promote Solar Industry Education and Training http://www.prlog.org/12062111-families-of-spinal-muscular-atrophy-awards-150000-to-dr-lee-rubin-at-harvard-to-advance-new-sma.htmlDr. Rubin's project at Harvard is the first of three drug discovery awards that will be given by Families of SMA in the next few months. http://www.prlog.org/12053181-pfizer-licenses-families-of-spinal-muscular-atrophy-quinazoline-therapy-program.htmlRepligen Corporation announced today that it has entered into an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with Pfizer Inc. to advance Repligen’s spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) program, originally in-licensed from Families of SMA (FSMA). http://www.prlog.org/12044535-families-of-spinal-muscular-atrophy-awards-new-research-funding-to-university-of-southern-california.htmlThis new research funding will support a project at the University of Southern California to better understand the role of astrocytes in SMA disease pathology. http://www.prlog.org/12042067-families-of-spinal-muscular-atrophy-awards-new-research-funding-of-140000-to-dr-charlotte-sumner.htmlThis new research funding will support a project at Johns Hopkins University to learn more about motor axon growth in mouse models of SMA. http://www.prlog.org/12030706-families-of-spinal-muscular-atrophy-launches-annual-campaign-to-support-sma-research.htmlThe SMA community now has 3 clinical trials testing new SMA therapies, and an additional 10 programs in earlier stages of the drug development pipeline. http://www.prlog.org/12022525-sma-powers-electric-motorcycle-as-it-breaks-land-speed-world-record.htmlSunny Island Inverters Used in Mobile Charging Station to Fuel Record-Breaking Ride http://www.prlog.org/12016429-release-party-for-mushy-callahans-new-music-video-starring-citytvs-tom-hayes.htmlTORONTO, ON (Oct. 31, 2012) - Mushy Callahan announced that it is hosting a music video release party, benefiting FightSMA Canada, for its new single “Shot Down”, starring Citytv’s Tom Hayes at the Velvet Underground on November 17, 2012 at 8pm http://www.prlog.org/11985480-repligen-initiates-phase-1b-trial-for-spinal-muscular-atrophy-licensed-from-families-of-sma.htmlRepligen Corporation has initiated a Phase 1b clinical study of RG3039, a novel small molecule drug candidate for the potential treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). http://www.prlog.org/11932755-northland-power-selects-smas-medium-voltage-power-platform-for-multisite-portfolio-in-ontario.htmlNorthland Power Inc. to Construct 13 Utility-Scale Solar Farms over the next 24 Months http://www.prlog.org/11894752-families-of-sma-announces-14million-planned-for-next-round-of-spinal-muscular-atrophy-research-fun.htmlFamilies of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (FSMA) is dedicated to creating a treatment and cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) by funding and advancing a comprehensive research program. http://www.prlog.org/11890288-mama-bracelets-re-designs-reopens-responds.htmlMama Bracelets, LLC, an online jewelry business since 2010, re-opens its cyber doors after several weeks and keeps FSMA in its sight. http://www.prlog.org/11877887-sma-sunny-pro-club-expands-regional-forum-program-adds-new-dates-through-2012.htmlSolar Industry Leader Continues to Offer Exclusive Educational Opportunities for the US http://www.prlog.org/11868552-fairview-microwave-is-now-offering-sma-pcb-edge-launch-test-connectors.htmlFairview Microwave is now offering SMA PCB edge launch connectors for test applications http://www.prlog.org/11865747-families-of-sma-awards-new-funding-to-advance-gene-therapy-for-spinal-muscular-atrophy.htmlFamilies of SMA is pleased to announce the award of up to $750,000 for an important new grant to Dr. Brian Kaspar at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. http://www.prlog.org/11862574-concert-for-cure-targets-million-dollar-milestone-supporting-spinal-muscular-atrophy-research.htmlThe 12th annual Concert for a Cure event to be held on May 12th, 2012 is aiming to reach the incredible milestone of raising $1,000,000 for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Research. http://www.prlog.org/11858656-repligen-reports-positive-results-from-phase-1-clinical-trial-for-spinal-muscular-atrophy-sma.htmlRepligen Corporation (NASDAQ:RGEN) today announced positive results from a Phase 1 study to evaluate the pharmacokinetic (PK) and safety profile of RG3039, a novel small molecule drug candidate for the potential treatment of SMA. http://www.prlog.org/11837051-sma-simplifies-off-grid-pv-design-with-new-configurator-software.htmlCustomizable Solution Saves Time, Reduces Costs with Designing Off-Grid PV Systems http://www.prlog.org/11829409-new-sma-multicluster-box-makes-rural-electrification-simple-scalable.htmlSolar Leader Introduces Preconfigured AC Distribution Hub for Off-Grid Renewable-Energy Systems http://www.prlog.org/11829385-jacob-isaac-rappoport-foundation-aims-for-million-dollar-milestone-supporting-sma-research.htmlWith the 9th Annual Jacob’s Run, Walk & Roll Event to be held on April 1st, The Jacob Isaac Rappoport Foundation is aiming to reach the milestone of raising $1,000,000 for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Research. http://www.prlog.org/11817513-sma-powers-the-american-southwest.htmlSunny Central Inverters to be an Integral Component of World’s Largest Photovoltaic Plant http://www.prlog.org/11798886-sma-expands-sunny-portal-accessibility-with-new-android-application.htmlFree Smartphone Tool Provides PV System Data Anytime, Anywhere http://www.prlog.org/11786540-sma-america-supplies-arra-compliant-sunny-central-inverters.htmlCommercial and Utility-Scale Products from Denver Manufacturing Facility Now Meet “Buy American” Requirements http://www.prlog.org/11777617-competitive-edge-series-for-hr-in-transition-announces-concepcion-tuma-as-our-special-guest-speaker.htmlOn Jan. 26, Concepcion Tuma, MSMHR, PHR, Miami Career Coach and GMSHRM’s HR Professional of the Year, 2011 Award Recipient, will be leading an exclusive workshop for local HR Pros in transition. http://www.prlog.org/11775820-sma-sunny-pro-club-extends-regional-forum-program-through-2012.htmlSolar Industry Leader Releases New Event Schedule and Exclusive Educational Opportunities for the U.S. and Canada http://www.prlog.org/11768244-families-of-spinal-muscular-atrophy-releases-sma-care-series-booklet-on-nutrition-basics-for-sma.htmlNutrition Basics: Fostering Health and Growth for Spinal Muscular Atrophy is Families of SMA’s newest release of the SMA Care Series Booklets, which are provided free of charge to all SMA families, as well as SMA Care Providers worldwide. http://www.prlog.org/11755448-sma-americas-denver-assembly-site-passes-iso-audits-with-zero-findings.htmlInternational Standards Address Fundamentals of Quality and Environmental Management Systems http://www.prlog.org/11753096-isis-pharmaceuticals-initiates-phase-1-clinical-study-in-patients-with-spinal-muscular-atrophy.htmlIsis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that it has initiated a Phase 1 study of ISIS-SMNRx in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Isis is developing ISIS-SMNRx as a potential treatment for all types of SMA. http://www.prlog.org/11748539-must-have-auction-items-make-toys-story-best-local-benefit-to-attend.htmlThe second annual A Toy's Story 2: A Night for Giving will take place December 14th at The Manor. The event will benefit seven South Florida charities, hold auctions, and provide the community an opportunity to become familiar with local charities. http://www.prlog.org/11716121-competitive-edge-teams-up-gmshrms-coffee-break-series.htmlOn Nov. 10, The Greater Miami SHRM Associaton Coffee Break Series will join forces with the Competitive Edge: Advanced Job Search Tools for HR in Transition to co-host an interactive workshop in Dade County http://www.prlog.org/11705737-competitive-edge-series-announces-paula-kvarnberg-as-our-return-special-guest-speaker.htmlOn Nov. 2, Paula Kvarnberg, CEO and HR Consultant of Search America, LLC, will present on how to,“Turn an Interview into a Job Offer” an exclusive workshop for HR in Transition http://www.prlog.org/11699402-families-of-spinal-muscular-atrophy-awards-7-new-basic-research-grants-for-745000.htmlAwards to help develop new therapies for SMA. These new awards encompass $745,000 for the basic research portion of the $3 Million in new research funding that FSMA announced earlier this year. http://www.prlog.org/11683803-mama-bracelets-making-difference-for-families-of-sma.htmlMama Bracelets has already raised over $500 through their exclusive “Cure SMA” Bracelets for SMA Research http://www.prlog.org/11663113-competitive-edge-series-for-hr-in-transition-announces-rosie-feeley-as-our-special-guest-speaker.htmlOn Sept. 21, Communication and Presentation Skills Expert, Rosie Feeley will present,“It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It: Interpersonal Communication Skills for Effective Interviewing” an exclusive workshop for local HR Pros http://www.prlog.org/11655615-mama-bracelets-has-personal-stake-in-supporting-spinal-muscular-atrophy-sma-research.htmlMama Bracelets' owners launch SMA Awareness bracelets in efforts to fund research to cure SMA as their daughter has been recently diagnosed with SMA Type 2. http://www.prlog.org/11634330-sma-provides-solar-installers-increased-flexibility-with-new-30-48-kw-sunny-tower-configurations.htmlInverter System Ideal for Commercial-Scale PV Systems http://www.prlog.org/11627878-sma-sunny-pro-club-launches-regional-forums-in-the-us-and-canada.htmlSolar Industry Leader to Bring Technical Training, Marketing Solutions and Hands-on Product Workshops to Select Cities http://www.prlog.org/11618256-fairview-microwave-acaba-de-introducir-la-series-sa3015-de-atenuadores-sma.htmlFairview Microwave acaba de introducir la series SA3015 de atenuadores SMA. http://www.prlog.org/11610132-extended-temperature-range-sma-sunny-boy-inverters-now-available-for-canadian-solar-market.htmlOntario-assembled Inverters now Approved for use Down to -40 Celsius http://www.prlog.org/11602807-allearth-renewables-completes-the-largest-distributed-solar-tracker-farm-in-north-america.htmlSMA Sunny Boy Inverters Power 2.2 MW PV System in Vermont http://www.prlog.org/11592934-cba-the-competitive-edge-are-excited-to-announce-pamela-toussaint-as-our-special-guest-speaker.htmlCorporate Benefit Advisors, (CBA), announces that next month's session of its Competitive Edge: Advanced Job Search Tools for HR in Transition, will be led by Career and Image Coach, Pamela Toussaint. http://www.prlog.org/11592473-families-of-spinal-muscular-atrophy-awards-3-million-in-new-sma-research-funding.htmlThe new funding awards will be allocated into three distinct research areas: 1)Basic Research to understand the disease, 2)Drug Discovery to develop new SMA therapies, and 3)Clinical Research to provide the means to test new drugs effectively. http://www.prlog.org/11581729-sma-expands-utility-scale-product-portfolio-with-mv-power-platform-mv-power-station.htmlMedium-Voltage, Turnkey Power Solutions Now Available for the North American Market http://www.prlog.org/11563096-sma-releases-most-efficient-high-frequency-slim-line-inverter-on-the-market.htmlSunny Boy HF-US Now Shipping in the United States http://www.prlog.org/11523265-sma-makes-pv-system-design-snap-with-next-generation-configuration-software.htmlSunny Design 2.0 Offers New Functions, Redesigned User Interface