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U.S House of Representatives to Vote on the DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act

Tonight, September 17, 2024, at 6:30 PM ET, The House will vote on a significant piece of legislation aimed at increasing NIH funding for Down syndrome research. This suspension vote could expedite the bill’s approval with strong bipartisan support. The bill, named in honor of GLOBAL Ambassador DeOndra Dixon, aims to secure a $250 million/year cap for vital research to improve health outcomes for individuals with Down syndrome. Take Action Today!

Local news highlights Jordan Stewart finding a job in advertising after graduating from the first class of the GLOBAL Inclusive Program at Regis University this year.

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Groundbreaking Crnic Institute study in Cell Reports reveals signs of lower oxygen availability and dysregulated red blood cell function in people with Down syndrome pointing to new target for intervention.

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Crnic Institute first in-kind clinical trial initial results published in eLIFE shows JAK Inhibitor improves autoimmune conditions including alopecia areata and psoriasis in patients with Down syndrome.

Promising Trial Results

Breakthrough Crnic Institute study published in Nature Communications identifies three molecular subtypes of Down syndrome that could lead to personalized treatments and improved understanding of co-occurring conditions.

The Breakthrough Study

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