Is there any research being carried out on the syndrome?
 

Yes, the Foundation is supporting a major research project in the Department of Human Genetics at Newcastle University to identify the faulty gene that causes the de Lange SyndromeWe are also involved in a project with Birmingham University investigating challenging behaviour in CdLS. This project is funded by the National Lottery Charities Board.

Many other research projects being carried out in both Britain and North America looking at many different aspects of the syndrome including social development, speech, language development and hearing. The result of these projects will be published in the medical literature and information will be distributed to families through the de Lange Syndrome Foundation.

 
 
 
 
What does the word syndrome mean?
 
What are the features that go together to make Cornelia de Lange Syndrome?
 
Why is it called Cornelia de Lange Syndrome?
 
Are there other names for the syndrome?
 
Are there different types of Cornelia de Lange Syndrome?
 
How common is the syndrome?
 
What are the Main Features of the Syndrome?
 
Are there other problems that are commonly seen in the syndrome?
 
Are there any treatments or therapies that will help my child?
 
What does the future hold for my child?
 
Why does my child have Cornelia de Lange Syndrome and could I have another child with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome?
 
Can the syndrome be diagnosed before birth?
 
Is there any research being carried out on the syndrome?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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