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Genetics Training for Students

Our researchers and clinicians have a strong presence in formal student training through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the Schools of Medicine and Nursing at Emory University.

Down syndrome and chromosomal trisomy are highlighted in the Human Genetics course that is taught to all first-year medical students. This section of the course touches on basic chromosomal behavior and the mechanisms that lead to trisomy, using Down syndrome as a model.

Future physicians have the privilege of meeting a family touched by Down syndrome and hearing their stories.

Our goal is to show that all fields of medicine, not simply pediatricians, care for individuals with Down syndrome.

Audience

  • Graduate Students
  • Nursing Students
  • Medical School Students
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Community Information

Local

Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta (DSAA)

Established in 1979, the DSAA is the premier Down syndrome organization for Atlanta families. New parents are urged to contact them to receive their New Parent Packet. Families new to Atlanta are invited to join. Spanish-speaking families are welcome.

Asociación Hispana de Síndrome de Down en Atlanta (AHSDA)

Programa de Apoyo a los Padres
Somos un grupo de padres voluntarios interesados en ayudar y guiar a padres de hijos con síndrome de Down, así como también a padres que conocen el diagnóstico de su bebé con síndrome de Down por medio de los análisis prenatales. AHSDA ha sido apoyada por la Asociación de Síndrome de Down de Atlanta (DSAA) desde el año 2000. Para preguntas por favor comuníquese con Susy Martorell al 404-931-6619

National

  • National Down Syndrome Congress (based in Atlanta)
  • National Down Syndrome Society
  • Down Syndrome Health Issues News and Information for Parents and Professionals.

Research
  • All of Us Research Program
  • Cleft Project
  • Computational and Quantitative Genetics
    • Faculty and Research
  • Down Syndrome Center
    • Down Syndrome Research Team
    • Down Syndrome Patient Care
    • Professional Education and Community Information
    • Support Yellow Crayon Fund
  • Emory 3q29 Project
  • Fragile X Center
    • Fragile-X Research faculty
    • Fragile X Research
    • Education and Resources
  • Galactosemia
  • Genetics and Autism
  • Genetic Clinical Trials
  • Genetics and Epilepsy
  • Lysosomal and Peroxisomal Storage Disease center
  • Mechanisms and Consequences of Chromosome Abnormalities
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