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June Research Roundtable Registration

May 22, 2023/by Christine Kelly
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Lafora Disease Science Terms 101

April 21, 2023/by Christine Kelly

We’ve just published the helpful PDF filled with Lafora Disease Science Terms that you can download for your own use or to share. Our community benefits from a number of dedicated research champions who work alongside our families to find a cure for this devastating disease. There is a lot that we can learn about […]

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First Lafora Disease Research Roundtable

April 20, 2023/by Christine Kelly

Please join us for our first Lafora Disease Research Roundtable! When? It will be Thursday, April 27th, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm EST. Where? The Roundtable will be virtual. You can register to attend via Zoom! We’ll bring together Lafora Disease and Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease researchers around a common goal: reducing glycogen aggregation in […]

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Chelsea’s Hope Started a Volunteer Program

April 18, 2023/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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The mission of Chelsea’s Hope is to improve the lives of those affected by Lafora disease and help accelerate the development of treatments.

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