NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CureDuchenne, the national nonprofit dedicated to finding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, announced today that Jak Knowles, MD, has joined the organization as Vice President Medical and Scientific Affairs. Dr. Knowles will also serve as Managing Director of CureDuchenne Ventures, a venture fund formed by CureDuchenne that identifies and invests in high-impact Duchenne muscular dystrophy research. Dr. Knowles will lead this effort from CureDuchenne