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Genetic Spelling Mistakes Behind Connective Tissue Disorders

21 Mar 2024

Research Update

A despatch from the genetic frontier
4 Dec 2023

Psychosocial Aspects of Marfan Syndrome on Families

Our questionnaire reaps new insights
4 Dec 2023

Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Marfan Syndrome

The correlation between functional GI disorders & MFS
4 Dec 2023

The Psychosocial Aspects of Marfan Syndrome

Please complete our one-off questionnaire to help us help you
14 Aug 2023

Research Update

26 Jul 2023

Summer Student Research: Neonatal Marfan Syndrome

Interview with Elsa Harte
21 Jul 2023

Sonalee Laboratory Research Update

José discusses his latest projects
17 Dec 2022

Growth Management in Marfan Syndrome

by Dr Samuel Sussmes
17 Dec 2022

Collaborative Trials Prove Losartan/Irbesartan Effective in Marfan Syndrome

4 Sep 2022

Summer in the Sonalee Laboratory Part II

Watch our interview with Rohan
31 Aug 2021

Summer in the Sonalee Laboratory

New Research at the Marfan Trust
13 Aug 2021

Research in the Sonalee Lab

by Dr José Aragon-Martin
25 Jun 2021

Breaking News ... Results of the COVID-19 Pandemic Questionnaire

by Mohamed Abdelrazek, Thomas Whittaker, Dr José Aragon-Martin, Dr Anne Child
25 Jun 2021

Research Report

Dr José Aragon-Martin turned lockdown into ‘heads down’, honing his sequencing skills, analysing his datasets and submitting two manuscript
10 Dec 2020

Gastrointestinal Disturbances in Marfan syndrome

​A significant proportion of patients with Marfan syndrome (MFS) have gastrointestinal disturbances constituting irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
11 Jun 2020
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Marfan Trust Collaborates with Cambridge University

Frozen skin cell samples donated in the past by Marfan syndrome patients are being wakened up to test new medications in the laboratory
4 Jun 2020

Marfan Research Continues

The Sonalee Lab wants to reassure everyone that we have not stopped working on our Marfan research programme
26 May 2020

New Gene Discovered for Non-Marfan Scoliosis (Spinal Curvature)

​The discovery of Genetic Mutation in TTLL11 Gene will allow us to screen children of a scoliosis parent
6 May 2020
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AIMS Results Show Irbesartan is Effective in Marfan Syndrome

Results show that the drug Irbesartan reduces aortic dilatation in children and young adults with Marfan syndrome
5 May 2020
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More Choice for Marfans patients with New "External" Wrap Technique

'PEARS' is a new external ‘wrap’ technique for treatment of ascending aortic aneurysm, is gaining support worldwide
27 Nov 2019
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AIMS Study Paper Accepted for Publication

The Marfan Trust has an important paper accepted for publication based on its groundbreaking study
20 Nov 2019
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Sonalee Laboratory Wish List 2019

The Sonalee Laboratory is sponsored by the Marfan Trust to undertake research in to Marfan syndrome
1 May 2019

Sonalee Laboratory Update

We have been able to upgrade lots of equipment, attend one of the ASHG Conferences and host a number of students
1 May 2019

Incidence of Pneumothorax in Marfan Syndrome

What is the correct incidence of pneumothorax (free air in the chest cavity that causes the lungs to collapse) in Marfan syndrome?
9 Oct 2018
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Management of Pain in Marfan Syndrome

8 Oct 2018
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AIMS Trial - Results Positive

AIMS trial results show that Irbesartan is well tolerated with very few side effects
10 Sep 2018
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The Acceptability of Prenatal Diagnosis & Pre-Implantation

Latest research can help decisions when starting a family
6 Sep 2017
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Update and Diagnoses

Latest diagnostic approaches
30 May 2017
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