Cerebral palsy is the biggest cause of childhood disability in the world, and recent studies are revealing significant genetic causes in some people with the condition. Large genomic datasets, such as those in the National Genomic Research Library (NGRL), are proving crucial for studying such neurological disorders.
On Thursday 10 October from 4pm UK-time, join Genomics England for a free hour-long webinar covering cerebral palsy genomics and recent insights. Speakers will explore how genomics is being used to resolve complex neurological conditions, helping patients and their families achieve diagnosis.
Attendees will also hear from Alexandra Gaudlap, mother of a child with cerebral palsy who has had a genetic diagnosis. She will talk about what this has meant for them, the advocacy work they do and their US-based charity, Raging Raymond Foundation.
The webinar will be chaired by Genomics England’s head of public engagement who will lead an expert line up of speakers (profiles can be found on the event’s webpage). This event brings together genomics, neurology and patient advocacy to give a unique coverage of genomics in cerebral palsy research and care.
