Believe - (v): to have a firm conviction as to the goodness, efficacy, or ability of something.
The Dup15q Alliance is grateful to our generous donors and outstanding families for your steadfast support this past year! Your continued generosity allows us to implement new programs and expand current ventures to support our ever-growing community.
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Care
We are proud to announce the creation of the 15q Clinical Research Network. This network will expand the number of clinics across the US and internationally that are familiar with Dup15q! Thousands of families affected by Dup15q Syndrome will soon have greater access to comprehensive clinical care.
2020 Goal
As we enter the New Year, one of the goals in the 15q Clinical Research Network is to improve the transition of care from our clinic network back to our families' local clinicians to empower effective education and communication of local doctors about Dup15q Syndrome
Support, Education, Outreach
Over 330 people attended The 10th International Family Conference, Beyond All Limits, held in Houston on July 18th-20th, 2019. New for the 2019 conference was the Dup15q Alliance event app - making sessions, information, conference updates and connecting to other attendees easily accessible
2020 Goal
We are proud to have launched several new active committees and in the upcoming year we look forward to supporting these committees' activities of creating materials and support programs that will further strengthen the dup15q community.
Research
The Dup15q Alliance has awarded Dr. Benjamin Philpot a grant totaling $100,000 for his research project on the role of UBE3A in Dup15q Syndrome.In 2020, the Dup15q Alliance and the Angelman Syndrome Foundation are funding Dr. Gilles Trave's research that will build the first 3D structure of the UBE3A/HERC2.
2020 Goal
The planning for the 2020 Research Symposium is well underway.This conference provides the opportunity to educate and inspire scientists and clinicians. In 2020, we aim to publish updated information about what is currently understood of the characteristics of Dup15q syndrome and clinical care recommendations.