Coalition to Cure Calpain 3
Biotechnology ResearchConnecticut, United States2-10 Employees
The Coalition to Cure Calpain 3 (C3) is a biotechnology research organization focused on advancing treatment and potential cures for calpainopathy, including LGMD2A/R1 and LGMDD4. Its work centers on funding research and coordinating clinical trials while educating the global community about this rare muscular dystrophy, with the aim of addressing progressive muscle weakness and wasting associated with the disease. Based in Westport, Connecticut, C3 operates with a small team and collaborates with partner organizations such as Rare Disorders, Inc. and the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) to reach researchers and patient communities, develop diagnostic codes in collaboration with established groups, and launch studies with broad reach. The organization functions within the biotechnology research sector, positioning itself as a driving force for research funding and strategic partnerships that advance gene therapy and other investigational approaches for LGMD2A/R1 and related conditions.