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Research Support

Research Support We facilitate research which will benefit the lives of people who have Down’s syndrome and their families. In 2019 – 2020 we advised on or supported 27 research projects. We work with researchers by: co-producing with people who have Down’s syndrome...
New research into the causes of Down’s syndrome

New research into the causes of Down’s syndrome

Scientists in London have released new research which shows that genetic factors that cause Down’s syndrome, are more varied than previously thought. Using mice models, the researchers at University College London (UCL) found that multiple genes contribute to...
New Research Study: Older Carers

New Research Study: Older Carers

On Wednesday 20 November, Julian Hallett, DSA Services Development Manager, was delighted to be involved in an event launching the findings of an important research study which looked at the experiences of older parents of adults with a learning disability. The...