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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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We are very grateful to those people who help to shape the future by taking part in our research. You can sign-up directly to ongoing studies by clicking below and also hear about future opportunites by joining our contact database.

News & Events

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

Celebrating the 1st CDBS Family & Friends Day

On Friday the 16th of May, we were thrilled to welcome over 50 families and friends of the Centre for

We are delighted to announce that we will be launching a webinar series this year. Keep an eye on this

FXS Edinburgh conference 2025

Registration is now open! Come join us on the 22nd of March for a day filled with support and information

New pilot study investigating bilingualism and minimally-speaking children

Study new ways to measure thinking in minimally-speaking children

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