Research

Research

Research into Down syndrome is ongoing in many fields.

DSi works with network members and research groups from around the world to advance knowledge of Down syndrome.

Our role is to advise on behalf of the global Down syndrome community and to advise the community of key updates.

Trisomy 21 Research Society (T21RS).

T21RS is a scientific organisation of researchers studying Down syndrome. The organisation was founded to promote basic and applied research, stimulate translational research, and apply new scientific knowledge to develop improved treatments.

International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSIDD).

This special interest research group on Down syndrome, which forms part of IASSIDD, works in partnership with DSi to encourage research and the application of research in the field of Down syndrome.

The Down Syndrome Consortium - National Institutes of Health.

This U.S. based consortium of NIH and organisations interested in Down syndrome was formed to encourage the exchange of information about Down syndrome research, support, and care. Work includes the DS-CONNECT registry.

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