Welcome on our website

This site is an entrance to a wealth of information related to neuromuscular disorders.

You are welcome to join us in our efforts to create awareness about these disorders and to contribute towards prevention, effective and safe treatment and to the reduction of the burden of these diseases.
This is the first stage of development of the site. In the second phase the forum, the research and learning sectors will be operational. These parts are expected to be ready beginning 2004.

Your Country Associations for neuromuscular diseases are the first to check for information, support, guidance and advise. See if there is one in your country. Click on "Your Country" and you enter our database with over thousand addresses from all over the world. If there is no association in your country and you consider to start an association, please, register and you will receive a special information kit for this purpose, visit WANDA or send an email.
World Forum This site is a joint venture of the World Alliance (WANDA) and the Napolitan Conte Academy. If you wish information about the objectives and activities or about the people behind the site, click on "World Forum".
Neuromuscular Diseases Information on specific neuromuscular diseases (NMD) is abundantly available on various websites. This information includes a description of the disease, disease name and synonyms, clinical symptoms, causes, genetic aspects, important publications, treatment options etc. Click on "NMDiseases" to find your way .
Family Groups For an increasing number of diseases there is a disease specific, regional or international association. Have a look if there is one in which you are interested and click on "Family groups". This section can also be of interest for researchers in specific neuromuscular diseases and epidemiologists.
Research This sector is under construction but researchers and people interested to contribute to research, could find their way via the "Research" button. Do visit the sites of ENMC, WMS, Euromusclenet and the research sections of the major national associations for neuromuscular diseases.
News and meetings "News and meetings" informs you about news on therapies, conferences, publications of special interest and about activities of the World Alliance Conte Academy Forum.
Learning The "learning" sector provides answers to some frequent asked questions. This section is in a developmental stage and you are welcome to contribute or to advise us..
Contact This site is still in the first phase of development. We much welcome your advise and comments on the "comments" form. If you wish to contact us for more info, "contact" provides an opportunity.