In April 2003, the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Center was created to facilitate development of clinical, translational, and basic research on muscular dystrophy, to enhance and support clinical care of patients with muscular dystrophy, to improve educational experience for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students interested in the fields of basic and clinical muscle research, and to increase interaction and support from the regional community of patients and families concerned about muscular dystrophy.

MD Center Research Director:
James M. Ervasti, PhD

Muscular Dystrophy Clinic Director:
Peter I. Karachunski, MD

Executive Administrator:

Administrative Assistant:

Executive Advisory Committee:             

Daniel Garry, MD, PhD, Joseph Metzger, PhD, Harry Orr, PhD, David Thomas, PhD, Jerrold L Vitek, MD, PhD

Paul and Sheila Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Center 

Wallin Medical Biosciences Building
Campus Mail Code:  MBB-2641A
2101 6th St. SE-4th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Phone: 612-626-0822
Fax:     612-625-8488

mdcenter@umn.edu

Muscular Dystrophy Clinic Locations:

Gillette Children's Specialty Hospital
200 University Avenue E
St. Paul, MN  55130

Gillette Children's Lifetime Clinic
435 Phalen Boulevard
St. Paul, MN  55130-5302

Gillette Clinic Appointment Scheduling:
651-290-8707

 

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Campus
1A Phillips Wangensteen Building
516 Delaware St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

University of MN Clinic Appointment Scheduling:  
612-626-6688

Toll Free Scheduling:
800-688-5252