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July 1, 2005, under the auspices of the Anna and John J. Sie Foundation
and the University of Colorado, the Nobel Prize Laureate, Tom Cech,
moderated a groundbreaking summit regarding scientific research on
Down syndrome (DS) at the University. Top scientists from within the
DS research community and scientists outside of DS research were invited
to come up with new approaches towards enhancing the cognitive abilities
of people with Down syndrome. The results were tantalizing – ranging
from possible methods that could be developed to “shut down” the
extra chromosome 21 to a more regional genetic focus that could possibly
improve cognitive and physical performance in people with DS.
On
January 13, the Foundation’s first foray into stimulating
new scientific research for people with Down syndrome culminated
in a symposium at which six $100K grants were formally
announced. Five of those grants required University of Colorado
specific researchers, one was open to all scientists globally.
To learn more about the Symposium, please visit the University
web page or contact Michelle Sie Whitten, the Executive Director
of the Ann and John J. Sie Foundation, at 303-468-6666 or at
mwhitten@ajsfoundation.com.
We hope to continue to update you on our exciting progress. Thanks
so much for your attention.
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