Research Press Releases Funding Announcements
While it is well known that individuals with Down syndrome have a high risk of developing Alzheimer’s, this population also experiences increased rates of disrupted sleep. A team of scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder believe there may be a genetic link between these conditions.
Research Press Releases Funding
Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21 and is the most common chromosomal abnormality in the human population. While it is known that trisomy 21 changes the genetic make-up of an individual, little is understood about how it affects the structure and function of different organs and tissues across the human body or precisely how these effects contribute to the health issues experienced by individuals with Down syndrome.
In the fiscal year 2022, members of the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome (Crnic Institute) secured more than $18 million in research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This collaborative group of multidisciplinary researchers includes professionals from across multiple campuses, departments and divisions throughout the University of Colorado system. These funds will support continued research on a wide range of co-occurring conditions affecting individuals with Down syndrome with the explicit goal of elongating the lifespan and improving health outcomes in this underserved population.
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