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Down Syndrome Series: Treatments, Clinical Trials and Policy

Dr. Mobley and friends
UC San Diego School of Medicine
Dr. Mobley and friends
Down Syndrome Series: Treatments, Clinical Trials and Policy
Down Syndrome Series: Monday:A San Diego parent shares her story. Tuesday:Growing Up with Down Syndrome Wednesday: Support, Resources and Early Intervention Thursday:Treatments and Clinical Trials, Policy In Play

We wrap up our weeklong series on Down Syndrome with news of clinical trials getting underway in San Diego. They could help lead to better cognitive function.

There's a link to Alzheimer's disease. Also, public policy and how one woman in Washington is helping researchers locally.

For more information on participating in the local clinical trial call 858-657-8540. Online at UC San Diego Down Syndrome Center for Research and Treatment

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GUESTS:

Dr. William Mobley, Executive Director, UC San Diego Down Syndrome Center for Research and Treatment

Madeline Will, Director, National Policy Center, National Down Syndrome Society

UC San Diego Down Syndrome Center for Research & Treatment