A research Consortium to define the function of MeCP2: A step towards the development of therapeutics for treating Rett Syndrome

Reference: Adrian Bird Abstract: n.a PROJECT DETAILS  beginning: 2011. end: 2014. Country of research: United Kingdom Counry of funding source: United States Funding organization: Rett Syndrome Research Trust Financing: PRIVATE FUNDERS – 442 254 € hyperlink

The MECP2 Consortium is a dynamic collaboration between the laboratories of three distinguished scientists, Adrian Bird, Michael Greenberg and Gail Mandel.

Reference: MECP2 Consortium Abstract: n.a Made possible by a $1 million gift by RSRT Trustee Anthony Schoener and his wife Kathy, the Consortium was formed to definitively determine how this complex protein, MeCP2, functions and exerts its powerful influence on the human brain. Deep knowledge of its structure and roles in neurological development and maintenance … Read more

British Isles Rett Syndrome Survey

Reference: Angus Clarke Abstract: The British Isles Rett Syndrome Survey (BIRSS) was established by Dr Alison Kerr at Glasgow University in 1982. Since 2005, it has been based at Cardiff University under the supervision of Professor Angus Clarke. Funded by Rett UK the main aim is to monitor the health of people with Rett syndrome … Read more

FOXG1 studies

Reference: Angus Clarke Abstract: Under the supervision of Professor Angus Clarke, Dr David Millar will continue research of the identification of mutations in the FOXG1 gene, This project will work with the E-Rare project in Europe. PROJECT DETAILS  beginning: 2012. end: 2013. Country of research: United Kingdom Counry of funding source: United Kingdom Funding organization: … Read more

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