Description: In this presentation, we will discuss the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, current treatment modalities, future directions of gene therapy, and barriers to care. We will describe the mechanism of action and literature supporting current treatments including glucocorticoids, exon skipping therapies, histone deacetylase inhibitors, and micro-dystrophin gene therapies.

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Speaker: Joshua Kota, PharmD, and Mackenzie Pearsall, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Residents – Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

Objectives: ​​ 

  1. Recall pathophysiology and genetic mutations associated with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
  2. Classify medications used for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy based on mechanism of action
  3. Select a treatment plan for a patient with newly diagnosed Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
  4. Identify barriers to gene therapy access for patients and health systems

Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses, and other interested healthcare professionals

Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 

Materials: PDF icon Single Activity Flyer LIVE- Kota and Pearsall.pdfPDF icon DMD Audience Slides.pdf

Pharmacist UAN: JA0006327-0000-26-001-L01-P

Session date: 
04/14/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDT
Location: 
Reynolds Tower-Penthouse Conference Room 1 and Virtual via Teams
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
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  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
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