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Dr. William A. Gahl is a senior investigator in the Medical Genetics Branch and the director of the NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program.
… Dr. Gahl's research has focused on the natural history of rare metabolic disorders and the discovery of new genetic … He elucidated the basic defects in cystinosis and Salla disease, i.e., deficiencies of the lysosomal membrane … in the Human Biochemical Genetics Section have studied rare disorders and discovered new diseases, employing the …
Clinical Research
A study with the goal of finding the genetic cause of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) and several novel and undiagnosed causes of autoinflammatory disease.
… several novel and undiagnosed causes of autoinflammatory disease. For more information, see Protocol 94-HG-0105 or … of patients have clinical features of autoinflammatory disease without a good explanation. Our goal is to discover … Syndrome (MWS) Neonatal Onset Multisystem Inflammatory Disease (NOMID) Undifferentiated autoinflammatory disorders …
Research at NHGRI
The Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch studies the genomic and social determinants of complex diseases.
… The Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch (MCIDGB) studies the genomic and … geography (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, heart and kidney disease, scleroderma and podoconiosis). MCIDGB researchers … as well as to understand human history and how it informs disease distribution and etiology. Through large genomic …
News Release
NIH researchers demonstrated that gene therapy may be the best method for correcting the single faulty gene that causes Niemann-Pick disease, type C1.
… correcting the single faulty gene that causes Niemann-Pick disease, type C1 (NPC1). The gene therapy involved inserting … Human Molecular Genetics . Niemann-Pick disease is a rare and fatal disorder of the central nervous system (the … the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its …
News Release
Researchers with support from NIH will conduct research into the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease.
… research into the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease, analyzing how genome sequences-the order of chemical … multiple research teams will use the ADSP data to identify rare genetic variants that protect against, or contribute to, … members with Alzheimer's disease. The goal is to identify rare genetic variants that protect against or cause …
Clinical Research
The NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program provide answers to patients with mysterious conditions that have long eluded diagnosis.
… Diseases Program (UDP) is part of the Undiagnosed Disease Network (UDN). The UDP was organized by the National … Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), the NIH Office of Rare Diseases Research (ORDR) and the NIH Clinical Center … long eluded diagnosis To advance medical knowledge about rare and common diseases  For information, view our …
News Release
NIH researchers identified gene variants that cause a rare syndrome of sporadic fevers, skin rashes and recurring strokes, beginning early in childhood.
… researchers have identified gene variants that cause a rare syndrome of sporadic fevers, skin rashes and recurring … but to fundamental new insights into blood vessel disease. In their study, which appears in the Feb. 19, 2014, … role in revealing the genomic basis for an important rare disease," said Eric D. Green, M.D., Ph.D., director of …
Clinical Research
MINI Section invites caregivers of children with mitochondrial disease to participate in a survey about the use of immune therapies in children with mitochondrial disease.
… Section invites caregivers of children with mitochondrial disease to participate in a survey about the use of immune therapies in children with mitochondrial disease. … As you may know, the therapies that a child with mitochondrial disease receives vary from person to person. Some children …
News Release
Scientists studying the genomes of nearly 5,000 people have pinpointed a genetic variant tied to an increased risk for stroke and cardiovascular disease.
… influences in the development of stroke and cardiovascular disease, and may also help lead to new treatment strategies. … in the prevention and treatment of stroke, cardiovascular disease and many other common diseases," said Stephen R. … the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its …
Fact Sheet
Sickle cell disease resources for patients
… Project welcomes your feedback about the sickle cell disease gene therapy resources. Please email your comments or … your general understanding of gene therapy for sickle cell disease. We encourage you to use these educational materials … and Prevention (CDC)    Caregivers of Children with Rare and/or Serious Illnesses  National Alliance for …