News from NORD

Major Three-Year Study of Undiagnosed Diseases Announced


 

Children’s National Health System has announced the launch of a major three-year research study of undiagnosed diseases in partnership with the Regeneron Genetics Center. The research study will enroll thousands of pediatric patients and their families, and has the goal of investigating potential links between an individual’s disease and his/her genetic profile.

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