The Center for Cerebellar Malformations
Genetic Study Information
The Gleeson lab is currently recruiting
participants for studies into the genetic causes of pediatric neurological
brain disorders including cerebellar and hindbrain malformations, mental
retardation syndromes, autism, epilepsy and related disorders.
Participants:
Patients with any of the conditions described above
and their families. We are
especially interested in families with more than one affected child or families
in which the parents share blood ties (such as 1st cousin
marriages).
Goals:
To identify the genetic factors behind these
diseases to help patients and their families now and in the future.
Requirements:
Families will be asked to provide the following:
1. Consent to participate in the study
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our forms page for more information
2. Relevant medical history information, including
copies of MRI scans
3. Pedigree information
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of an example family tree
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a pdf of a family tree form
4. A DNA or blood sample for analysis
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out Cell-Lines page for more information
The lab will cover ALL costs associated with
the study. Results are
confidential.
The next step:
If know
of any families who would be appropriate for this study and are interested in
participating, please contact us.
v
Call for Patients with
Joubert syndrome
v Study
Forms (consents and questionnaire)