SMA is a leading genetic cause of death in infants and toddlers. Two years ago, newborn screening for SMA was recommended in the United States and today over half of states have adopted screening. The federal committee that recommended screening estimated that screening could prevent about 50 infants from needing a ventilator and about 30…
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Join NBSTRN September 8-10, 2020, from 9 AM to Noon PST, for the three-day NBSTRN Newborn Screening Virtual Summit. This summit offer participants the opportunity to learn the latest newborn screening research from leading experts, state programs, industry, and parent advocates; connect and expand their research networks; and support newborn screening programs. Register today. Registration…
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Monday, June 29, 2020 | 3:00–4:00 pm ET Dr. Amy Brower, Co-Principal Investigator of the Newborn Screening Translational Screening Research Network (NBSTRN) and Alissa Huston, from the SCID Compass Program of Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF) will talk about resources developed by the SCID Compass Program as well as an overview of updates to the…
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Are you a parent who want to learn more about newborn screening program? Are you a clinician who want to connect with researchers working in newborn screening? Are you a researcher who want to expand your network? Join the Newborn Screening Translational Research Network (NBSTRN) at www.nbstrn.org. Dr. Amy Brower, the Co-Principal Investigator for NBSTRN…
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Dr. Amy Brower shares details of the development of newborn screening “Translational research efforts are key to insuring the best outcome for all newborns”.
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