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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a group of connective tissue disorders that are characterized by unstable, hypermobile joints, loose, “stretchy” skin, and tissue fragility. It is caused by a defect in the connective tissue. The fragile tissues and skin and unstable joints found in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome are due to a gene mutation in collagen. What other names […]
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Victor McKusick Fellows
This award is for $150,000 for an MD and $100,000 for a PhD, over two years. It is designed to support postdoctoral fellows embarking on a scientific career in biomedical research related to Marfan syndrome or any genetic aorta or vascular conditions within the Foundation’s scope of interest. Fellows up to postgraduate year six are […]
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