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Spinal muscular atrophy
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Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is the number one genetic cause of death in infants. Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital are leading cutting-edge studies to improve our understanding of SMA and develop better treatments. This page includes selected news stories about our SMA research, links to researchers working in this area and related resources. Learn more below.
Research & News
Labs and Groups
These research teams may include multiple scientists, investigators, staff and trainees all working towards a common goal, or they can represent a single scientist and their team.
Research Group
Kothary Lab
Our laboratory is interested in understanding the mechanisms which maintain/alter muscle and nervous system integrity. In parallel, we are assess...
Clinician Investigator
Matti Allen
Clinician Investigator, Neuroscience
Resources
Neuromuscular disease research at The Ottawa Hospital
Search for clinical trials at The Ottawa Hospital related to this disease or condition.