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New Research on Gene Therapy and Lafora Disease

June 30, 2022/by Christine Kelly
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Gene Therapy 101

June 28, 2022/by Christine Kelly

Questions about gene therapy and Lafora Disease? Access the easy-to-read guide Gene Therapy 101 today. If you want to read more about gene therapy, this is a good patient-friendly website. If you have more questions about gene therapy and Lafora Disease, please feel free to contact our Science Director, Dr. Kit Donohue, at katherine@chelseashope.org.  Access […]

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Patient Community Meet & Greet with New Science Director

June 25, 2022/by Christine Kelly

Please join our new Science Director, Dr. Kit Donohue, for a community meet-and-greet. As Kit steps into her new role, she would like to hear from you—the patient community! Kit has been fortunate to study in Dr. Matthew Gentry’s lab for the past five years, where she met and collaborated with many of the scientists […]

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Vibe Bio Launches To Transform Drug Development For Patients With Rare Diseases

June 22, 2022/by Niki Markou

More information on new biotech company Vibe Bio and founder Alok Tayi helping Chelsea’s Hope and patients with rare disease by using crypto to support the development of treatments.      

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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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