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Researching genetic developmental conditions

The Patrick Wild Centre is a research centre at the University of Edinburgh which aims to better understand genetic conditions affecting brain development, and to improve the care and treatment available for people with these conditions.  

The Centre is built upon the principles of collaboration and engagement, bringing together clinical and fundamental scientists, and working alongside the communities affected by these conditions.

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News & Events

Sir William Darling Memorial Prize

Jess Lonsdale awarded the Sir William Darling Memorial Prize

New funding to study sleep in SYNGAP1

Dr Lindsay Mizen is delighted to have received funding from the Baily Thomas Charitable Trust to undertake a further study

RECONNECT trial findings announced

Harmony Biosciences release findings from the RECONNECT clinical trial

New paper!

Caregiver Views on Gene Therapy for Fragile X Syndrome overview Background: Recent years have seen multiple clinical trials for medications

SYNGAP1 Awareness Day 2025

The SYNGAP1 gene is located at 6p21.32 on Chromosome 6, making 6.21 (June 21st) a meaningful date for global

New Paper!

Estimation of the prevalence of fragile X syndrome in England from the Clinical Practice Research Datalink

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