Standing on the Shoulders of Giants This was the title of the 4th International Conference of the Parent Project UK Muscular Dystrophy (PPUK) which took place on 21 and 22 October 2006 in London. Thirty scientists and clinicians for muscular diseases presented and discussed their most recent research results, ongoing and planned clinical trials, up-to-date medical management methods, and registration. I, Günter Scheuerbrandt, a biochemist from Germany, was asked by Nick Catlin, the president of PPUK, to write this report for you, the boys and their families, who wish to know about each successful step on the way to an effective treatment. As I am not a clinical expert, the report contains 23 summaries of only the scientific presentations, 16 from the scientists present at the meeting, 2 from scientists who were unable to attend, and 5 from other researchers who were not at the meeting but whose work is equally important for the development of Duchenne therapies.

Dr.Günter Scheuerbrandt, a biochemist from Germany, has compiled a report about the event. MDA-India expresses its sincere thanks to Dr.Scheuerbrandt for having shared the report with us and allowing us to publish it on our website.