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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 07/09/2026

We are proud to share the details of our four #WMS2026 legacy token charities that will each receive a share of £10,000: DM-Family Japan Muscular Dystrophy Association Patients Association for ADSS1 Patients Association for Distal Myopathies Find out more on our website: buff.ly/KezlP8F.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 17/08/2026

Have you submitted your late-breaking abstract yet? The deadline is 31 August and you'll find the link to the abstract submission portal in your emails. We know there'll be some outstanding submissions this year! Find out more about submitting your late-breaking news on our website: buff.ly/dRTb1U4

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 04/08/2026

Are you joining our latest members' masterclass today at 11:00 (BST)? Learn how to create a compelling presentation from WMS experts. It's not too late to sign up to join us on Zoom: www.worldmusclesociety.org/m/events/vie...

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 31/07/2026

With just 50 spaces remaining for in-person attendance at #WMS2026 in Hiroshima, we're expecting to close registration in the coming days. If you're hoping to join us, but haven't registered yet, please register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. You can register here: buff.ly/0ZRTAH9

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 21/07/2026

The last chance to submit your work for #WMS2026 is as a late-breaking abstract. We're looking for the latest and most interesting abstracts. You need to be registered to attend first. We'll be accepting submissions from 1 to 31 August. Find out more on our website: buff.ly/zkto151.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 08/07/2026

Joining Giorgia as our LinkedIn takeover host this month is Ruchee Patel. Ruchee is a paediatric neurologist specialising in neuromuscular disorders based in Nashville, Tennessee. Read more about Ruchee here: buff.ly/ytTxrUq and join us over on LinkedIn to see what Ruchee has to share.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 08/07/2026

Our first LinkedIn Takeover host this month is Giorgia Coratti. Giorgia is Co-Chair of the WMS Communications Committee. She is a neuro and psychomotor therapist at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome, Italy. Read more here: buff.ly/ytTxrUq. And join us over on LinkedIn.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 08/07/2026

Meet the new WMS Communications Committee. Responsible for strengthening connections across our global neuromuscular community, each Committee member is also "taking over" on LinkedIn for a month at a time. To find out more about the Communications Committee, read this article: buff.ly/ytTxrUq

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 29/06/2026

Anyone seeking to host the 2029 joint Congress of the Peripheral Nerve Society and the World Muscle Society has until 2 July to submit a bid. We are looking for European destinations with venues that can hold 3,000 delegates. You can find full specifications at buff.ly/yAPL6z5

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 15/06/2026

There are now only 300 spaces still available to join us in Hiroshima, Japan for #WMS2026. Our Congress Dinner is fully booked, and there are 18 spaces available for the Opening Ceremony and Networking Reception on 29 September. You can still register through the Congress website: buff.ly/5fzyhrN

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 03/06/2026

Are you still hoping to join us in Hiroshima, Japan for WMS 2026? We still have places for the Congress, but the Pre-Congress Teaching Course and several of our networking activities are already fully booked. Register by midnight (BST) on 5 June for early bird prices: buff.ly/I430Jnj

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 26/05/2026

We are now open for bids to host the 2029 joint Congress with the Peripheral Nerve Society and the World Muscle Society. We are looking for host cities in Europe for a Congress of around 3,000 delegates. Full details of how to prepare and submit your bid are available online: buff.ly/3uhsTxE

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 12/05/2026

We're already two-thirds full for #WMS2026, and the earlybird deadline is less than a month away on 5 June. We encourage anyone who wants to join us in Hiroshima, Japan, to reserve their place at the earliest opportunity. You can register for WMS 2026 online today: www.wms2026.com/page/registr...

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 10/04/2026

It's deadline day! We're accepting abstracts for #WMS2026 until midnight (BST) tonight (Friday 10 April). Don't forget, you need to register for WMS 2026 FIRST and use the submission portal link in your confirmation email to submit your abstract. All the information you need is at www.wms2026.com.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 09/04/2026

If you haven't already registered for #WMS2026 and are still hoping to submit an abstract, it's time to act. The abstract submission deadline is tomorrow (Friday 10 April) at midnight (BST). For full abstract submission guidelines and to register, visit www.wms2026.com.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 07/04/2026

Are you planning on submitting an abstract for #WMS2026? The deadline is midnight (BST) on Friday 10 April. You will need to be registered to attend WMS 2026 before you can submit your abstract. For our abstract submission guidelines and to register, visit www.wms2026.com.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 19/03/2026

General registration for #WMS2026 in Hiroshima, Japan is now live. Spaces are filling up fast. Our Executive Board has reduced registration fees and expanded fellowships and caregiver grants to make our 2026 Congress even more affordable. Book now: buff.ly/RrcTGmp

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 19/03/2026

WMS members, don't miss your chance to learn from our experts. Our Myology Café masterclass on writing a strong abstract is today at 14:00 (GMT). Hear from WMS President, Laurent Servais and WMS 2026 Programme Committee Chair, Werner Stenzel. To sign up, visit our website: buff.ly/EMywStM

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 04/03/2026

If you are a WMS member and want to help shape the scientific programme for #WMS2026, we're inviting you to be an abstract reviewer. We'll provide a virtual briefing on 15 April, and the reviewing window is open from 17 to 29 April. To get involved, contact our Abstract Manager: buff.ly/PqhH8kZ.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 03/03/2026

Members! Check your emails. Registration for WMS 2026 in Hiroshima, Japan is now open for members only (general registration goes live on 17 March. You'll need the exclusive membership registration code from your email to register before then.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 25/02/2026

Don't miss our February Myology Café! Join us on Thursday 26 February from 1300 (GMT) as Gisela Nogales-Gadea, a senior biomedical researcher and group leader at Badalona Neuromuscular Research Group (GRENBA) tells us about the DM1-Hub project. Sign up on our website: buff.ly/WRMlwBp .

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 18/02/2026

We always work at least three Congresses ahead, so Clare and Marie-Claire flew to New Delhi, India, last month with Vishnu from the Local Organising Committee and Lindsay Alfano from the WMS Executive Board, to look at venues for WMS 2028. We hope you enjoy these photos from the successful visit.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 16/02/2026

We've reduced WMS membership and Congress fees for 2026, making the Society more accessible to everyone in our community. Student discounts and membership grants are available. Find out more about the fee reductions:https://buff.ly/Ao5xPRQ.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 27/11/2025

Please beware of scam emails. We are aware that some scammers are sending out emails that appear to be coming from the WMS President and supposedly asking for assistance. If you receive an email from someone at the WMS and have any suspicions, please contact us: buff.ly/OXTspCs

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 22/10/2025

The new WMS Treasurer is Ichizo Nishino. Ichizo has been a member of the WMS Executive Board since 2007 and hosted the WMS 15th anniversary Congress in Koamamoto, Japan in 2010. He will also host WMS 2026 in Hiroshima, Japan.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 22/10/2025

The new WMS Secretary is Gina Ravenscroft @ginaravenscroft.bsky.social. Gina was first elected to the WMS Executive Board in 2022 and has served as the WMS Scientific Programme Committee Chair.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 22/10/2025

The new WMS President is Laurent Servais. Laurent was first elected to the WMS Executive Board in 2018 and became WMS Secretary at the Executive Board meeting at WMS 2018 in Copenhagen. He served as Secretary for six years and will now be our President.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 22/10/2025

Meet our new WMS Executive Board. Featuring eight newly elected members, including two early to mid-career representatives, the Executive Board is our decision-making body. More than 300 of our members voted in our recent election and these 16 people represent our entire membership.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 30/09/2025

There are just six hours left for WMS members to vote in our Executive Board election. Don't miss your chance to have your say about the future of the World Muscle Society. Find all the candidate profiles and vote on the website: www.worldmusclesociety.org/page/wms-exe...

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 30/09/2025

Today is the deadline for voting in the WMS Executive Board election. One third of eligible WMS members have already voted, which means two thirds of eligible WMS members can still help shape the future of the WMS. Find our full list of candidates and vote online: buff.ly/leJXvT2

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 27/09/2025

Have you voted in the WMS Executive Board election yet? Voting closes at midnight (BST) on Tuesday, so there's not long left to make your voice heard. We recommend grabbing a drink, getting comfortable and reviewing the 44 candidate profiles: buff.ly/hLCiCGr . You can vote for up to 15 candidates.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 26/09/2025

Around a quarter of all WMS members have voted so far in our Executive Board election, but that means three-quarters still need to make their voices heard! Voting closes on 30th September. View all the candidates on our website: www.worldmusclesociety.org/candidates/i...

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 26/09/2025

Thank you to Solid Biosciences for supporting #WMS2025. We look forward to seeing you in Vienna for our 30th anniversary Congress.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 26/09/2025

Thank you to Red Nucleus bsky.app/profile/redn... for supporting #WMS2025. We look forward to seeing you in Vienna for our 30th anniversary Congress.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 26/09/2025

Thank you to Sysnav for supporting #WMS2025. We look forward to seeing you in Vienna for our 30th anniversary Congress.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 26/09/2025

Thank you to ENMC for supporting #WMS2025. We look forward to seeing you in Vienna for our 30th anniversary Congress.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 26/09/2025

Thank you to Wave Life Sciences for their bronze sponsorship of #WMS2025. We look forward to seeing you in Vienna for our 30th anniversary Congress.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 26/09/2025

Thank you to UCB for their bronze sponsorship of #WMS2025. We look forward to seeing you in Vienna for our 30th anniversary Congress.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 26/09/2025

Thank you to Scholar Rock for their bronze sponsorship of #WMS2025. We look forward to seeing you in Vienna for our 30th anniversary Congress.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 26/09/2025

Thank you to Satellos bsky.app/profile/sate... for their bronze sponsorship of #WMS2025. We look forward to seeing you in Vienna for our 30th anniversary Congress.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 26/09/2025

Thank you to Regenxbio for their bronze sponsorship of #WMS2025. We look forward to seeing you in Vienna for our 30th anniversary Congress.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 26/09/2025

Thank you to PepGen for their bronze sponsorship of #WMS2025. We look forward to seeing you in Vienna for our 30th anniversary Congress.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 26/09/2025

Thank you to Chillipharm for their bronze sponsorship of #WMS2025. We look forward to seeing you in Vienna for our 30th anniversary Congress.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 26/09/2025

Thank you to Catalyst Pharmaceuticals for their bronze sponsorship of #WMS2025. We look forward to seeing you in Vienna for our 30th anniversary Congress.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 26/09/2025

Thank you to Biomarin bsky.app/profile/biom... for their bronze sponsorship of #WMS2025. We look forward to seeing you in Vienna for our 30th anniversary Congress.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 26/09/2025

Thank you to Avidity Biosciences for their bronze sponsorship of #WMS2025. We look forward to seeing you in Vienna for our 30th anniversary Congress.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 26/09/2025

Thank you to Argenx bsky.app/profile/arge... for their bronze sponsorship of #WMS2025. We look forward to seeing you in Vienna for our 30th anniversary Congress.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 26/09/2025

Thank you to Amicus Therapeutics for their bronze sponsorship of #WMS2025. We look forward to seeing you in Vienna for our 30th anniversary Congress.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 26/09/2025

Thank you to Keros Therapeutics for their silver sponsorship of #WMS2025. We look forward to seeing you in Vienna for our 30th anniversary Congress.

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World Muscle Society @worldmusclesociety.org · 26/09/2025

Thank you to Entrada Therapeutics for their silver sponsorship of #WMS2025. We look forward to seeing you in Vienna for our 30th anniversary Congress.

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