On February 12, 2026, at UNC Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds, Liz Jalazo, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in Genetics & Metabolism, presented on the growing impact of gene therapy in neuromuscular disease care.
Her presentation explored how advancements in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) treatment are helping shape future approaches for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and other genetic conditions.
Presentations like this reflect the continued progress being made as research translates into real-world clinical care and underscore the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration in advancing treatment for patients with rare genetic diseases.