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Over 1200 families are caring for a loved one with the rare disease ”SynGAP” resulting from a variant of the SYNGAP1 gene. This 10 minute weekly podcast is for them. A quick summary of the latest news in the space. The host is Mike Graglia, co-founder & managing director of the SynGAP Research Fund. SRF is a parent-led, all volunteer public charity in the US that strives to accelerate research into treatments for SYNGAP1 so that we can help our loved ones in a timeframe that matters. Learn more at https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/
Episodes

Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Katrien Deckers reflects on European 🇪🇺 Epilepsy Conference - #S10e115 (Volume up)
Katrien: https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/team/katrien-deckers-chairperson
Dr. Eschermann's Slides https://www.patre.info/2023/09/04/presentation-at-iec-2023/
EURAS Project Press Release https://euras-project.eu/
Register for the SRF Conference, it’s going to be fabulous.
- Registration link: https://Syngap.Fund/Orlando
- Hotels ASAP: https://Syngap.Fund/2023hotel
- Merch https://www.bonfire.com/srf-syngap1-conference-2023/
Volunteer with SRF!
- https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/volunteer-with-syngap-research-fund
This is a podcast: subscribe to and rate this 10 minute #podcast #SYNGAP10
- https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/syngap10-podcast
Apple podcasts:
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/syngap10-weekly-10-minute-updates-on-syngap1-video/id1560389818
Episode 115 of #Syngap10 - September 17, 2023
#epilepsy #autism #intellectualdisability #id #anxiety #raredisease #epilepsyawareness #autismawareness #rarediseaseresearch #SynGAPResearchFund #CareAboutRare #PatientAdvocacy #GCchat #Neurology #GeneChat

Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Video - Thank you Alexis - https://youtu.be/xPbE0vg33eU - Dads in denial! Could be a good t-shirt.
Invitae story - https://blog.invitae.com/real-stories-naya-e-c37930c2e83
Pods - Review! Five stars!
- Channel :https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/syngap1-podcasts-by-srf/id6464522917
- S10: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/syngap10-weekly-10-minute-updates-on-syngap1/id1560389818
- Stories: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/syngap1-stories/id1667705687
- Cafe SYNGAP1:: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/caf%C3%A9-syngap1/id1705809525
CHOP - Sign up! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eCVGmQ5b3RfL0ZiMpjoWIgVpFaSfEVOh/view?usp=drivesdk
ILAE Dublin was a great success -
- Ana’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/CNSdrughunter/status/1699754342125847023
- Ana’s Webinar: https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/webinars/treatments-in-development-for-epilepsy-syndromes-opportunities-for-syngap1
Warriors - Sign up - https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/syngap-warrior/addison
Conference - Sign up by Halloween - We need head counts.
- Registration link: https://Syngap.Fund/Orlando
- Hotels ASAP: https://Syngap.Fund/2023hotel
- Shirts https://www.bonfire.com/srf-syngap1-conference-2023/
Presentations
- Pharma - To follow https://syngap.fund/23
- UCB-Digital Health - Agenda - https://med.stanford.edu/ucbcollaborative/events/2023-digital-health-symposium.html#agenda
- Sign up for Ciitizen. https://www.ciitizen.com/SYNGAP1/SRF/
- It matters, this data is bringing data to companies & making SYNGAP1 more attractive. SHARE YOUR DATA.
- If you have issues, email Virginie and Mequel.
CANNONBALL 3 is coming! October 4-6. Takeover coming soon.
- Monica is going on the road! https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/podcast-episodes/syngap1-stories-episode-012
Share your time and blood too!
Volunteer - https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/volunteer-with-syngap-research-fund
Donate to the biorepository in OH or IL:
- Sept 22, Liberty Township, OH: IRF2BPL Foundation (Home 2 Suites, 7145 Liberty Centre Drive, Liberty Township, OH 45069)
- Sept 29, Chicago, IL: KCNQ2 Cure Alliance Conference, September 29th 2023 (Hilton Hotel Chicago 300 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611
This is a podcast: subscribe to and rate this 10 minute #podcast #SYNGAP10 here
- https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/syngap10-podcast
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/syngap1-podcasts-by-srf/id6464522917
Episode 114 of #Syngap10 - September 10, 2023
#epilepsy #autism #intellectualdisability #id #anxiety #raredisease #epilepsyawareness #autismawareness #rarediseaseresearch #SynGAPResearchFund #CareAboutRare #PatientAdvocacy #GCchat #Neurology #GeneChat

Saturday Sep 02, 2023
Saturday Sep 02, 2023
Super Heroine: Vicky Arteaga
Fondo Syngap is tireless:
- 2 Congreso en Español on September 23, 2023
https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/professionals/2023-en-espanol
Spanish Podcast #CafeSyngap1e01
- YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dh0lPuLLUFg
- Google https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lNjAyMDgwMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
- Spotify https://spotify.link/MJZZVMoKGCb
- Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6e65b878-4506-4882-b6cd-1ea873c0ba7e/caf%C3%A9-syngap1
#FondoSYNGAP
SRF is at ILAE
- Let’s thank Katrien Deckers & Olga for representing SRF at ILAE in Dublin Sep 2nd - 6
- Vicky on one of the panels on Saturday called: Clinical diagnostic challenges in the genetic epilepsies and opportunities for precision treatment
Super Heroine: Ashley Frye with Suzanne Jones and Samar Katnani
#SyngapStories #KETO #MAD
- Samar Interview https://twitter.com/cureSYNGAP1/status/1693987401952342442?s=20
- Keto works, remember this old gem? https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/post/ketogenic-diet
Where have I been all week?
- Syngap Stories about Tony https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/podcast-episodes/syngap1-stories-episode-016
Soiree was AMAZING
- Tweet https://twitter.com/curesyngap1/status/1696595956467183904
- Ashley’s Speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw2mG3wTjfc
Super Heroine: Sydney Stelmazek
- CHOP Update
- 16 seen so far
- 27 signed up
- QEEG is SYNGAP1 compatible https://twitter.com/phalliburton/status/1694845802336641315?s=20
CANNONBALL 3 is coming! October 4-6.
Super Heroine: Dr. Danielle Andrade
Huge thanks to Dr. Andrade for this paper on Adults with SYNGAP1 https://twitter.com/DrDaniAndrade/status/1694717693080092976?s=20
Proposals came in today, we need to raise money!
Finally, we have at least 6 grant proposals received! Donate and Fundraise! https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/donate/donate
Share you time and blood too!
Volunteer - https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/volunteer-with-syngap-research-fund
Donate to the biorepository in OH or IL:
- Sept 22, Liberty Township, OH: IRF2BPL Foundation (Home 2 Suites, 7145 Liberty Centre Drive, Liberty Township, OH 45069)
- Sept 29, Chicago, IL: KCNQ2 Cure Alliance Conference, September 29th 2023 (Hilton Hotel Chicago 300 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611
CONFERENCE
Registration link: https://Syngap.Fund/Orlando
Hotels ASAP: https://Syngap.Fund/2023hotel
Shirts https://www.bonfire.com/srf-syngap1-conference-2023/
Volunteer with SRF! Info@SyngapResearchFund.org
This is a podcast: subscribe to and rate this 10 minute #podcast #SYNGAP10 here
- https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/syngap10-podcast
Apple podcasts:
Episode 113 of #Syngap10 - September 2, 2023
#epilepsy #autism #intellectualdisability #id #anxiety #raredisease #epilepsyawareness #autismawareness #rarediseaseresearch #SynGAPResearchFund #CareAboutRare #PatientAdvocacy #GCchat #Neurology #GeneChat

Friday Aug 18, 2023
Stanford Grant, CSC, UCSF Study, SYNGAP1 Case Report, Conference - #s10e112
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Knowles, read our press release.
Check out the CSC Clinic at Stanford
Don’t miss #S10e111 to learn about Dr. Helbig
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6EZUrqsn2g
In you are coming to or near SF, please go to the Willsey Lab and do the breathing test with your SYNGAPian
Congratulations to Dr. Kadam for the SRF supported Case Study
Publication: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2023.1221161/full
Tweet: https://twitter.com/cureSYNGAP1/status/1692227117126439099
Register for the conference, it’s going to be fabulous.
- Registration link: https://Syngap.Fund/Orlando
- Hotels ASAP: https://Syngap.Fund/2023hotel
- Merch https://www.bonfire.com/srf-syngap1-conference-2023/
Volunteer with SRF!
- https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/volunteer-with-syngap-research-fund
This is a podcast: subscribe to and rate this 10 minute #podcast #SYNGAP10
- https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/syngap10-podcast
Apple podcasts:
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/syngap10-weekly-10-minute-updates-on-syngap1-video/id1560389818
Episode 112 of #Syngap10 - August 18, 2023
#epilepsy #autism #intellectualdisability #id #anxiety #raredisease #epilepsyawareness #autismawareness #rarediseaseresearch #SynGAPResearchFund #CareAboutRare #PatientAdvocacy #GCchat #Neurology #GeneChat

Saturday Aug 12, 2023
So much news, double catch up episode. #S10e111
Saturday Aug 12, 2023
Saturday Aug 12, 2023
*Note, we aware part of the video froze; that’s life!
RESEARCH!
- Dr. Helbig gave a killer presentation today… at Stanford. It was so cool to see SYNGAP1 mentioned. “Deciphering the Epilepsy Phenome – Understanding Longitudinal disease trajectories and outcomes” it showed how much data you can get form EHRs, ciitizen and NHS. We need them all. Sign up for Ciitizen! https://www.ciitizen.com/SYNGAP1/
- SRF Supported work out of Huganir’s Lab is on BioRx! https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.08.06.552111v1.full.pdf
- Grants due on 9/1, already seeing good stuff. https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/professionals/grants/how-to-apply
VOLUNTEER SITE IS UP
- https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/volunteer-with-syngap-research-fund
WEBINARS ARE A VALUABLE RESOURCE
- https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/families/resources/all-webinars/webinars
- Yesterday, Dr. Underbakk, Previously with Dr. Courtney
NPR ARTICLE INCLUDING JACKIE KANCIR - https://wpln.org/post/episodes/the-cost-of-care-for-disabilities-and-chronic-illness
SYNGAP STORIES
Ashley Frye is killing it. Suzanne Jones just did an episode. The CHOP team listens, so do clinicians. Call Ashley and share your story.
COMPANY UPDATES
- Stoke had great news - https://investor.stoketherapeutics.com/news-releases/news-release-details/stoke-therapeutics-reports-second-quarter-financial-results-2
- Praxis also having good results - https://investors.praxismedicines.com/news-releases/news-release-details/praxis-precision-medicines-provides-corporate-update-and-9
- Have not heard from RegEl or Ionis.
EVENTS
- Getting ready for the Soiree - August 26th.
- Cannonball set for October 4-6
- SRF SYNGAP1 CONFERENCE
- Register, book etc. https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/professionals/syngap1-roundtable-2023-syngap-research-fund
- Watch #s10e109 https://youtu.be/to8SAwdzCmg
BIOMARKERS NEED BIOSAMPLES AND EEGS
- Combined Brain collections are great Dr. TJB met our very own Pavel this weekend! Plasma, plasma, plasma.
- UCLA Study is moving forward for EEG collection. Contact Declan via study page.
Upcoming times and places to do biosamples, thanks you Corey we are at 18 Syngapians and 21 Siblings. KEEP GOING
- GLUT1 Deficiency, August 26th, 9am-5pm (Embassy Suites, 13700 Conference Center Drive South, Noblesville, IN 46060)
- IRF2BPL Foundation, Sept 22nd-23rd 2023 (Home 2 Suites by Hilton, 7145 Liberty Centre Drive, Liberty Township, OH 45069, 513-644-2207)
- KCNQ2 Cure Alliance Conference, Sept 29th-30th 2023 (Hilton Hotel Chicago 300 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611)
- NARS1 Conference, October 1st, 9am-5pm (13550 Commerce Blvd Rogers, MN 55374)
- Prader-Willi Syndrome/USP7 Foundation, October 5-7 (1672 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80202)
- TBRS Community, Oct 12th-14th 2023 (Morgan’s Wonderland, 5223 David Edwards Dr, San Antonio, TX 78233)
- COMBINEDBrain Meeting, Oct 15th-16th 2023 (Washington DC)
- FAM177A1, Oct 29th 2023, 9am-5pm (2737 77th Ave Se Suite 101 Mercer Island, WA 98040)
- ADNP Syndrome, Oct 30th-Nov 1st 2023 (Los Angeles, CA)
- SYNGAP1 Research Fund, Dec 1st-3rd 2023 (8978 International Drive Orlando, FL, 32819)
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CONFERENCE
Registration link: https://Syngap.Fund/Orlando
Hotels ASAP: https://Syngap.Fund/2023hotel
Shirts https://www.bonfire.com/srf-syngap1-conference-2023/
Volunteer with SRF! Info@SyngapResearchFund.org
This is a podcast: subscribe to and rate this 10 minute #podcast #SYNGAP10 here
- https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/syngap10-podcast
Apple podcasts:
Episode 111 of #Syngap10 - August 12, 2023
#epilepsy #autism #intellectualdisability #id #anxiety #raredisease #epilepsyawareness #autismawareness #rarediseaseresearch #SynGAPResearchFund #CareAboutRare #PatientAdvocacy #GCchat #Neurology #GeneChat

Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Adam’s Camp is amazing & so are compression vests #S10e110
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Adam's Camp: Get on the mailing list! https://adamscamp.org/
Tony’s Slides! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RVJekxVN6Bemx78Boy7FRbUrtHKAVE0bBzRBlIpyEeA/edit?usp=sharing
Compression Clothing https://calmcare.com/
Come to the conference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to8SAwdzCmg
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CONFERENCE
Registration link: https://Syngap.Fund/Orlando
Hotels ASAP: https://Syngap.Fund/2023hotel
Shirts https://www.bonfire.com/srf-syngap1-conference-2023/
Volunteer with SRF! Info@SyngapResearchFund.org
This is a podcast: subscribe to and rate this 10 minute #podcast #SYNGAP10 here
- https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/syngap10-podcast
Apple podcasts:
Episode 110 of #Syngap10 - July 31, 2023
#epilepsy #autism #intellectualdisability #id #anxiety #raredisease #epilepsyawareness #autismawareness #rarediseaseresearch #SynGAPResearchFund #CareAboutRare #PatientAdvocacy #GCchat #Neurology #GeneChat

Thursday Jul 20, 2023
FAQs for SRF’s SYNGAP1 Conference 2023 #SYNGAP1 #SRFconference #Orlando #S10e109
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Guest Hosts: Ashley Frye & Lauren Perry
THE BASICS
Who: Everyone! Families (including extended), caregivers, scientists, industry reps.
What: SRF’s 2nd Annual SYNGAP1 Conference.
- Registration link: Syngap.Fund/2023ConfReg
Where: Orlando, FLORIDA! Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando International Drive Convention Center.
- Room block: https://Syngap.Fund/2023hotel
When: Thursday, November 30th and Friday, December 1st, 2023. *Sea World outing is the Saturday following the conference. More to come on that.
Why: Once in a year opportunity to be in the same room with multiple Syngap families from not only around the US but around the world!
T-SHIRTS: https://www.bonfire.com/srf-syngap1-conference-2023/
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Volunteer with SRF! Info@SyngapResearchFund.org
This is a podcast: subscribe to and rate this 10 minute #podcast #SYNGAP10 here
- https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/syngap10-podcast
Apple podcasts:
Episode 109 of #Syngap10 - July 20, 2023
#epilepsy #autism #intellectualdisability #id #anxiety #raredisease #epilepsyawareness #autismawareness #rarediseaseresearch #SynGAPResearchFund #CareAboutRare #PatientAdvocacy #GCchat #Neurology #GeneChat

Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Happy 5th Birthday SRF! https://mailchi.mp/syngapresearchfund.org/happy-5th-birthday-srf
FASTERCURES
See #S10e98 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOLjUdVUtqo
https://milkeninstitute.org/centers/fastercures/building-nonprofit-capacity/train
Census https://Syngap.fund/census - 1,238
CHOP
McKee Grant via AES https://twitter.com/jillianlmckee/status/1674037974684647424?s=46&t=8Y3-Ue9XY-QOTy42vH52Fw
What to expect - https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/post/what-to-expect-when-youre-preparing-to-visit-the-syngap1-natural-history-study
Their reflections: http://epilepsygenetics.net/2023/07/11/stxbp1-and-syngap1-natural-history-reflections-after-day-1-of-endd-clinic/
STUDIES
See #S10e107 for four opportunities, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boHYLi3S-Mk
But also: UCLA - EEG - West Coast!
Missense, let’s make cell lines… watch this: https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/webinars/79-quantifying-perturbed-syngap1-function-caused-by-coding-mutations/
PODCASTS
Brain and Life 1 and 2
https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/after-their-children-were-diagnosed-with
Part 1 - English - https://www.brainandlife.org/podcast/community-stories-navigating-rare-epilepsy-diagnosis
Part 2 - Spanish - https://www.brainandlife.org/podcast/comunidad-sobre-como-afrontar-diagnostico-epilepsia-genetica
Podcasts - Syngap1 Stories - Ashley Evans (11) and Monica Harding (12)
Ashley - https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/podcast-episodes/syngap1-stories-episode-011
Monica - https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/podcast-episodes/syngap1-stories-episode-012
CONFERENCE
Pre-registration link: https://Syngap.Fund/2023conf
Hotels ASAP: https://Syngap.Fund/2023hotel
Merch https://www.bonfire.com/srf-syngap1-conference-2023/
All this was in today’s newsletter! https://Syngap.Fund/News33
Ed is doing a great job with these, thank you Ed!
Volunteer with SRF! Info@SyngapResearchFund.org
This is a podcast: subscribe to and rate this 10 minute #podcast #SYNGAP10 here
- https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/syngap10-podcast
Apple podcasts:
Episode 108 of #Syngap10 - July 13, 2023
#epilepsy #autism #intellectualdisability #id #anxiety #raredisease #epilepsyawareness #autismawareness #rarediseaseresearch #SynGAPResearchFund #CareAboutRare #PatientAdvocacy #GCchat #Neurology #GeneChat

Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Inspiring Events, Family Video & Important Studies. *Note the CINEMAS TRIAL for Epidiolex - #S10e107
RECENT EVENTS
Paddle Slap video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9SaHPzd5bU
Paddle Slap blog https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/post/syngap-paddle-slap-is-a-thing
Family Video and Fundraiser:
Shaeffer Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_dI059yPeM
Shaeffer Fundraiser https://secure.givelively.org/donate/syngap-research-fund-incorporated/support-srf-for-story-s-19th-birthday
SRF in the World:
SRF in Mexico - Our Voice is Getting Louder blog Syngap.Fund/Voice
SRF in Poland - https://twitter.com/beatasyngap1/status/1664996361585197057?s=20
STUDIES
ENDD S1 NHS - Email ENDD@chop.edu to sign up and please cc mike@curesyngap1.org, lauren@curesyngap1.org & sydney@curesyngap1.org - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ASUkKQOgjbs9hkJVCJ40N8MbVFH4X9_h/view#
CHOP NHS ENDD Blog: https://Syngap.Fund/CHOPNHS
CORNELL
English https://redcap.link/syngapcaregiversurvey
Spanish https://redcap.ctsc.weill.cornell.edu/redcap_protocols/surveys/?s=MWTW743PHENPPRPY
COMBINEDBrain Biorepository
- STXBP1 Foundation, (July 21st-23rd 2023; 10600 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CO 80020)
- Yellow Brick Road Project, (July 30th-August 2nd (Ponte Vedra Lodge & Club, 607 Ponte Vedra Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082)
CINEMAS STUDY - Mild Intellectual Delay
https://cinemasstudy.com/#right_for_me
PRESS
Axios Fruit Flies article https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2023/06/09/fruit-fly-medical-research-university-utah
FUTURE EVENTS
June 21 - Splash for Syngap https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/post/share-your-love-for-someone-with-syngap1-for-splash4syngap
August 26 - Syngap Soiree https://e.givesmart.com/events/wiH
October 7 - Scramble for Syngap https://secure.givelively.org/event/syngap-research-fund-incorporated/scramble-for-syngap-2023
October 21 - SynGAP Research Fund Gala Honoring Caren Leib - https://e.givesmart.com/events/wBy/
October 30-31 - Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disneyland https://epilepsyawarenessday.org/lobby-page/
Nov 30-Dec 1 - SYNGAP1 Conference 2023 hosted by SynGAP Research Fund https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/professionals/syngap1-roundtable-2023-syngap-research-fund
Conference pre-registration link: Syngap.Fund/2023conf
Book hotels ASAP: https://Syngap.Fund/2023hotel
T-shirts https://www.bonfire.com/srf-syngap1-conference-2023/
WEBINARS
Upcoming: June 15 - Quantifying perturbed SYNGAP1 Function Caused by Coding Mutations - Dr. Michael Courtney from Turku in Finland https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/webinars/79-quantifying-perturbed-syngap1-function-caused-by-coding-mutations
- Previous: Therapeutic Strategies for Autism: Targeting Three Levels of the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology - Presented to the SYNGAP1 Community - Lilia Iakoucheva & Derek Hong https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/webinars/78-therapeutic-strategies-for-autism-targeting[…]tral-dogma-of-molecular-biology-with-a-focus-on-syngap1
PODCAST
- Syngap Stories, interviews, see #10 with Dani Williams https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/podcast-episodes/episode-010
Volunteer with SRF! Info@SyngapResearchFund.org
This is a podcast: subscribe to and rate this 10 minute #podcast #SYNGAP10 here
- https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/syngap10-podcast
Apple podcasts:
Episode 107 of #Syngap10 - June 14, 2023
#epilepsy #autism #intellectualdisability #id #anxiety #raredisease #epilepsyawareness #autismawareness #rarediseaseresearch #SynGAPResearchFund #CareAboutRare #PatientAdvocacy #GCchat #Neurology #GeneChat

Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Blane & Ashley Dallen & Melissa Oakley in Canada just raised over $10k together with two events.
SynGAP Paddle Slap *this woman knows how to run a successful fundraising event with very low overhead!
Stats: They had 12 teams play in the tournament. About 120 people joined the crawfish boil. Actual $ breakdown: Total Actual Income $23,250.00.
Minnie's article in the Chicago Tribune. (behind firewall) https://www.chicagotribune.com/people/health/ct-hayden-cheng-syngap-diagnosis-0525-20230527-zacxfmtrhbd4bm5gbc3su5hsr4-story.html
Vicky & Paulina in Chihuahua, Mexico at Sociedad Mexicana de Neurología Pediátrica's annual conference https://twitter.com/cureSYNGAP1/status/1659250923611496449
Two blogs en Español
https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/post/vacacionar-con-un-syngap1-147
https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/post/notas-de-terliz-mama-syngap1-145
STUDIES
ENDD S1 NHS - Email ENDD@chop.edu to sign up and please cc mike@curesyngap1.org, lauren@curesyngap1.org & sydney@curesyngap1.org https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ASUkKQOgjbs9hkJVCJ40N8MbVFH4X9_h/view#
Watch #S10e105 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy5YrPIlH0I
Cornell study
English https://redcap.link/syngapcaregiversurvey
Spanish https://redcap.ctsc.weill.cornell.edu/redcap_protocols/surveys/?s=MWTW743PHENPPRPY
COMBINEDBrain Biorepository - https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/webinars/74-combinedbrain-biobank-our-partnership-with-srf-for-syngap1
SCIENCE
1st Syngap Patient Derived Models from SRF grant to Dr. Araki & Dr. Huganir https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.05.25.542312v2
"Eye of the Fly" Chow article - https://www.ksl.com/article/50638506/eye-of-the-fly-how-fruit-flies-could-help-find-treatment-for-a-rare-genetic-disease
EVENTS
June 10 - MDBR https://charity.pledgeit.org/t/Optdm6sOX9
June 21 - Splash for Syngap https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/post/share-your-love-for-someone-with-syngap1-for-splash4syngap
August 26 - Syngap Soiree https://e.givesmart.com/events/wiH
October 7 - Scramble for Syngap https://secure.givelively.org/event/syngap-research-fund-incorporated/scramble-for-syngap-2023
October 21 - SynGAP Research Fund Gala Honoring Caren Leib - https://e.givesmart.com/events/wBy/
CONFERENCE
Nov 30-Dec 1 - SYNGAP1 Conference 2023 hosted by SynGAP Research Fund https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/professionals/syngap1-roundtable-2023-syngap-research-fund
Conference pre-registration link: https://Syngap.Fund/2023conf
Book hotels ASAP: https://Syngap.Fund/2023hotel
Tshirts: https://www.bonfire.com/srf-syngap1-conference-2023/
WEBINARS
June 8 - Therapeutic strategies for autism: Targeting Three levels of the central dogma of molecular biology - Dr. Lilia Iakoucheva & Mr. Derek Hong https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/webinars/78-therapeutic-strategies-for-autism-targeting[…]tral-dogma-of-molecular-biology-with-a-focus-on-syngap1
June 15 - Quantifying perturbed SYNGAP1 Function Caused by Coding Mutations - Dr. Michael Courtney from Turku in Finland https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/webinars/79-quantifying-perturbed-syngap1-function-caused-by-coding-mutations
Recently - Dr. Baptiste Lacoste - Involvement of the brain endothelium in neurodevelopmental disorders https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/webinars/76-involvement-of-the-brain-endothelium-in-neurodevelopmental-disorders-syngap1
PODS
- Syngap Stories, interviews, see #8 with Heather Bensch https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/podcast-episodes/syngap1-stories-episode-008
- Syngap Stories, interviews, see #9 with Lauren Perry https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/podcast-episodes/syngap1-stories-episode-009
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