Dr. Forbes’ research utilizes magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy to monitor the progression of disease and potential treatments in muscular dystrophies. His research incorporates a translational approach, and includes investigating the effects of gene therapies, pharmaceutical interventions, and exercise on skeletal and cardiac muscle composition and function. Currently, a primary…
Dr. Vandenborne’s work presents a multidisciplinary, integrated research approach to study muscle degeneration/regeneration from a pathophysiological level to functional impairment. The specific objectives of her program are to: 1) develop novel noninvasive techniques for the evaluation of skeletal muscle, 2) investigate the ability to enhance muscle function using modalities ranging…
Donovan’s main research interest is exploring the potential of exercise and rehabilitation programs to enhance skeletal muscle and motor function in patients with neuromuscular disease. This current focus involves examining how the amount of physical activity relates to muscle damage and disease progression in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Research…
