Kabuki Syndrome: Why Studying Rare Diseases Is So Important to All of Us
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of studying rare diseases, focusing on Kabuki syndrome and featuring insights from experts and a parent of a child with the condition.
February is Rare Disease Month, a time to shine a bright light on the work that goes into identifying, treating, and, ultimately, finding the cures for rare diseases. Join Dr. Brad Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger, as he discusses research around rare disease with Dr. Jacqueline Harris, a pediatric neurologist and an international leader in the study of Kabuki syndrome. Also on the show is Kimberly Maxfield, who shares her perspective as the parent of Noah, a preschooler with Kabuki syndrome.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Brad Schlaggar
Guests: Dr. Jacqueline Harris, Kimberly Maxfield
Topics covered
- rare diseases
- Kabuki syndrome
- pediatric neurology
- health research
- parent perspectives
Keywords
- Kabuki syndrome
- rare diseases
- pediatric neurology
- health research
- parent perspective
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Kennedy Krieger
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