Research
Research is our hope.
Genetic research, treatment development and clinical trials: how we accelerate the search for a SYNGAP1 cure.
Research
Research is our hope.
SYNGAP1 is one of the rare diseases with the greatest therapeutic potential: the cause is known and strategies are being developed to restore the function of the gene. We fund research in Portugal and connect it to the international effort.
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Genetic research
Characterising SYNGAP1 variants and understanding how each one affects the brain.
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Treatment development
Therapies that increase gene expression, including ASO and gene therapy approaches.
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Clinical trials
Preparing Portugal to take part in international trials, with data and identified patients.
Support us
A cure needs research.
Every donation funds concrete work: research grants, the national patient registry, communication efforts and preparing Portugal for clinical trials. It also supports occasional help for families living with SYNGAP1. We are a non-profit organisation and we account for every euro.
- 100% of donations go to research and family support
- Public annual financial report
- Partnerships with European research centres
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Where to go next
Explore the main areas of the site: about the condition, family support, research and how to help.