There is still a lot to learn about childhood illnesses. Children’s Health Research Institute is unravelling the mysteries of childhood genetic disorders.

Understanding epigenetics

Scientists believe that epigenetics is behind many complex and poorly understood disorders in children. To date, genetic research has focused primarily on diseases like muscular dystrophy, which is caused by the mutation of a single gene. Epigenetic research at Children’s Health Research Institute will improve our understanding of childhood disorders such as low birth weight, developmental disabilities and childhood cancers.

Help us unravel the mysteries behind childhood genetic disorders

With support from our donors, Children’s Health Research Institute is:

• Recruiting highly specialized researchers whose work will help physicians better understand and treat childhood illness and diseases;
• Conducting research to understand why certain genetic birth defects occur during fetal development so that they can either be prevented or minimized;
• Conducting research to understand what causes rare mental developmental syndromes and disabilities

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With your help, we can improve our understanding and treatment of childhood genetic disorders. Click here to donate now.