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Announcing the Hybrid Lafora Disease Biomarker Workshop

July 5, 2024/by Kit Donohue
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Empowering Lafora Disease Research: Launch of Patient Mutation and Canine Databases

May 15, 2024/by Christine Kelly

Hear from Emilie Heller about the launch of two databases she worked on: “Hi everyone! My name is Emilie and I’ve just wrapped up my time at Chelsea’s Hope as the Research Network Development Intern. I’m excited to share about the launch of two Lafora databases. Patient Mutation Database Our new Patient Mutation Database is […]

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The Latest Research in Lafora Disease – Summarized for Easy Reading

April 24, 2024/by Maysoon Hussain

Research Simplified for Families Interested in learning about the new research developments in Lafora disease in a concise and easy-to-read form? Keep reading for summaries of some of the latest published research in Lafora disease. Our goal is to make the research easier to read and understand for families. You’ll find the research simplified in […]

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Reflecting on Progress: Explore Our Impact in the Chelsea’s Hope 2023 Annual Report

April 2, 2024/by Christine Kelly

 

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About Chelsea’s Hope

Chelsea’s Hope began as a website in the fall of 2007 to share Chelsea Gerber’s story with family and friends. A 501(c)(3) organization since 2009, we have made an impact by raising awareness, connecting families worldwide, funding research, and maintaining hope.

Our mission is to improve the lives of those affected by Lafora disease and help accelerate the development of treatments. [Read More]

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