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Understanding Rare Chromosome and Gene Disorders

Research opportunities

If you’re looking to get involved in research, there are often many projects and studies taking place. Take a look at the current opportunities that we have come across.

Join the MRC CoRE in Therapeutic Genomics Parent and Family Group

Who can get involved

Anyone with, or has a family member with, a genetic or rare genetic condition

Learn more and get involved by contacting carol.porteous@paediatrics.ox.ac.uk

Research in NRXN1 / 2P16.3

Who can get involved?

People with, or who have children with, a variant in NRXN1 / 2P16.3 gene

Exploring the early development of repetitive motor behaviours

Who can get involved?

Families with infants aged 6-12 months with rare genetic syndromes.

For the in-person assessment, you must be local to the Birmingham area

Learn more and get involved by contacting Rachel Martlew at rxm731@bham.ac.uk

3q29 Project

Who can get involved?

individuals diagnosed with 3q29 duplication or 3q29 deletion syndrome

Learn more by contacting 3q29@cabm.rutgers.edu or the Project Manager, Terry Irving, directly at tmi21@cabm.rutgers.ed

Developing a medical and psychiatric blueprint for a 17q12 diagnosis

Who can get involved?

enrolling children and adults aged 6 months to 90 years who have had diagnostic genetic testing that showed a deletion or a duplication in chromosome 17q12.

To participate, contact Dr. Daniel Moreno
De Luca or the PRISMA research staff at
+1 780 492 4467 or prisma@ualberta.ca

What is it like to have a sibling with learning disabilities?

Who can get involved?

Siblings (aged 11-15 years old) and/or their parents.

Contact Zoe Starkie at z.starkie@uea.ac.uk for further information on taking part in a one hour interview.

Understand the perspectives of caregivers who use enclosed beds

Who can get involved?

Caregivers of people with intellectual disability

Exploring perspectives from South Asia – FOCUS project

Who can get involved?

South Asian families in India, and the UK who have a loved one with an intellectual and developmental disability.

How does RARB-related disorder affect you over time?

Who can get involved?

People affected by RARB-related disorder (also known as MCOPS12)

Email researcher for more info

Brain and Behaviour in Neurodevelopmental Disorders of Genetic Origin (BINGO)

Who can get involved?

UK-based individuals over the age of 10 with a genetic diagnosis from the following list:
ACTB, ACTL6B, ARID1A, ARID1B, ARID2, ATRX, BICRA, DPF2, SMARCA2, SMARCA4, SMARCB1, SMARCC2, SMARCD1, SMARCE1

How people with rare conditions experience their condition and how it shapes daily life and identity

Who can get involved?

If you or someone you know may be interested in helping with this research, either by writing to NRXN1@mcri.edu.au or fill in the survey

Helping families achieve an earlier diagnosis through facial matching

Who can get involved?

Families of children with a diagnosed intellectual
condition or syndrome

Help shape the future of rare disease care in England

Who can get involved?

Children (8–16) and young adults (16–29) in England living with a rare condition and their carers.

Email hello@rarerevolutionmagazine.com for more information.