GUEST RESEARCHER: H. LOCHMÜLLER, “RARE DISEASES: IMPROVING UNDERSTANDING TO IMPROVE CARE”

Research Published May 3 2017
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Hanns Lochmuller, Honorary Consultant in Neuromuscular Genetics, Newcastle University, visited the Brain and Spine Institute – Institut du Cerveau – ICM on March 20, 2017 to give a talk on rare genetic disorders linked to psychomotor disorders.


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An estimated 7,000 rare illnesses are genetic in origin. These illnesses concern 8% of the world population and 14 million individuals in Europe, often affecting the nervous system. Gaining a better understanding of the genetic origin of these illnesses means enabling researchers to develop treatments that will improve patient quality of life.