Caroline Ayling

Duchenne UK is a UK-based charity that focuses on finding effective treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a progressive condition that weakens all the muscles in the body and is diagnosed in childhood. Additionally, Duchenne connects and supports families affected by DMD. The charity funds research that aims to provide treatments for those affected by DMD and removes roadblocks that prevent patients from accessing the treatments they need. The British company was founded in 2012 by Nick Crossley, Emily Crossley, and Alex Johnson, and Emily Crossley and Alex Johnson have been the CEOs since 2012.