Improving cognition

The Down Syndrome Research and Treatment Foundation is dedicated to finding a treatment to improve cognition including learning, memory and speech for individuals with Down syndrome.  Since our founding in 2004 we have become the leading private source of funding in the United States for Down syndrome cognition research.  Read about our results.

May Webinar: Dr. Jon Pierce-Shimomura

May 22, 2012, 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET

We're pleased to welcome Dr. Jon Pierce-Shimomura of the University of Texas at Austin to our continuing series of webinars.  Dr. Pierce-Shimomura, neurobiologist and parent of a child with Down syndrome, is conducting innovative research on Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease using tiny worms to understand the neural degeneration that occurs with aging.  Join us to hear his perspective on current research — register now.

Roche starts early-stage clinical trials

First potential therapy designed to improve cognition and adaptive behavior in individuals with Down syndrome

Roche, a leader in research-focused healthcare and the world’s largest biotech firm, announces the initiation of its first Phase 1, multi-site clinical trial to investigate the safety and tolerability of a molecule designed to address the cognitive and behavioral deficits associated with Down syndrome. Learn more about this groundbreaking endeavor.

 

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News & EVEnts


May 22, 2012

Dr. Jon Pierce-Shimomura of University of Texas at Austin joins us for our May webinar. Register now to hear his perspective on current cognition research on Tuesday, May 22 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM PT.


March 2012

Dr. Roger Reeves of Johns Hopkins University joined us for our March webinar on World Down Syndrome Day.


March 2012

Our spring 2012 newsletter is now available online.


February 2012

Our monthly webinar series continued with a presentation by UCSD's Dr. William Mobley.


February 2012

DSRTF addressed an audience of over 300 during an in-depth discussion about the Roche trials featuring two of the study's investigators.


December 2011

DSRTF was featured in the Columbus Dispatch: "A Fair Share? Advocates, scientists say that other medical and developmental conditions receive much more attention and financial support" than Down syndrome.


October 2011

DSRTF Announced 2012 Research Grant Awards — Research to Accelerate Treaments to Improve Cognition for People with Down syndrome.

Down Syndrome Research and
Treatment Foundation

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Phone: 650.468.1668
dsrtf@dsrtf.org

Down Syndrome Research and
Treatment Foundation

755 Page Mill Road, Suite A-200, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: 650.468.1668
dsrtf@dsrtf.org

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