December Updates From The Chromosome 18 Clinical Research Center

Pictured above: Group photo from World Chromosome 18 Day 2025

Updates from the Chromosome 18 Clinical Research Center:

• The UT San Antonio Neurodevelopmental Disorders Consortium has launched and the Clinical Research Center is honored to be a part of this exciting new collaboration looking to fund new research efforts.
• This month, Dr. Karkar presented seizure data for each of the chromosome 18 conditions at the American Epilepsy Society Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
• A new online medication survey will begin to be distributed to research study participants according to the affected person's birth month
• Some of the projects currently underway at the Research Center include: applying AI to extract data from medical records, bone density study for people with Tetrasomy 18p, creating an 18q- mouse model for drug testing, and creating a cell-based assay for drug screening.

This month, the Clinical Research Center shares video recordings from World Chromosome 18 Day 2025 with staff and collaborators including a Research Update w/ Dr. Cody, Web App update with Dr. Gelfond, and an Endocrinology Presentation w/ Dr. Hale.

World Chromosome 18 Day 2025 - Recorded Sessions

Research Update with Dr. Cody:

Research and Genetic Web App Update with Dr. Gelfond:

Endocrinology Presentation with Dr. Hale:

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Do you have questions about anything in this email? Contact the Clinical Research Center for more information at chromosome18@uthscsa.edu