Mary Chapman, features writer —

Mary graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in journalism. She began her career at United Press International, then spent a decade reporting for the Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (now Bloomberg Industry Group). Mary has written extensively for The New York Times, and her work has appeared in publications such as Time, Newsweek, Fortune, and the Chicago Tribune. She’s won a Society of Professional Journalists award for outstanding reporting.

Articles by Mary Chapman

PPMD Revamps Duchenne Registry with New App

Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) announced it is updating its global registry with a new, user-friendly app intended to empower people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and their families to become more informed and engaged. Created by Thread, a company that specializes in remote and decentralized patient…

CureDuchenne Developing a Biobank for DMD Research

To address the need in precision medicine for human biological specimens, CureDuchenne is creating a biobank to provide Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) researchers with a collection of blood and skin tissue samples. The overarching goal is to use the biorepository to fuel and advance DMD research. The CureDuchenne Biobank…

PPMD Announces First Adult Certified Duchenne Care Center

Expanding certification of clinics that provide optimal Duchenne muscular dystrophy care, Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) has announced its first Adult Certified Duchenne Care Center. An extension of the nonprofit’s five-year-old, 26-member Certified Duchenne Care Center Program (CDCCP), the neuromuscular clinic at University of Missouri Health…

September is MDA National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month

As part of an effort to heighten awareness of its work in research, treatment and care — as well as to raise funds — the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) has proclaimed September MDA National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month. The launch dovetails with World Duchenne Awareness Day, observed annually…

BioNews’ MD Forum Offers Support, Community – and a Place to Vent

Online forums have markedly altered how patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals communicate and connect. Even when miles apart, individuals can establish supportive relationships, share experiences and information, and sometimes simply vent. BioNews Services, a leading online health, science and research publication company, has been rolling out its…