Biogen Medical Research
Rare Diseases
Scientific Objectives
The following areas of research are currently being considered:
- Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA): Biological, clinical, and patient-reported measures of disease – natural history and impacts to progression with modifying treatment.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA): Real-world effectiveness of nusinersen in teens and adults.
The following areas of research are currently not being considered:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Research support is awarded on a highly competitive basis, and submission of research proposals in these areas of interest does not guarantee support will be awarded.