Clinical Trials Research

• Clinical Trials

Provides evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of inherited leukodystrophies (including adrenomyeloneuropathy) for:

• prenatal and pregnancy counseling,
• newborns,
• children,
• adolescents, and
• adults

If families are interested, they can enroll in the Western Leukodystrophy Project, one of the largest longitudinal studies of children with leukodystrophies.

The Leukodystrophy Clinic is also a Leukodystrophy Care Network Certified Center, meeting or exceeding the Criteria for LCN Center Certification.

Josh Bonkowsky, MD, PhD

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Provides personalized genetic therapies and therapy development, including rapid genetic testing and research on whole genome sequencing.

Initial efforts are focused on providing answers to critically-ill infants in the newborn intensive care unit, and children with severe seizures and heart conditions.

Josh Bonkowsky, MD, PhD- Director

Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN) is a research study that seeks to provide answers for patients and families affected by mysterious conditions. Clinical sites located throughout the U.S.

• Clinical Trials
• Disease/Disability Information
• Specialized Information and Referral

NIDDK research creates knowledge about and treatments for diseases that are among the most chronic, costly, and consequential for patients, their families, and the Nation. Offers clinical trials, financial assistance for researchers, health information, and publications.

Funds and directs comprehensive research that drives breakthroughs in treatment and care, and provides families the support they need. Local and national programs.

Services Include:

• An equipment pool loans medical equipment free of charge
• Annual conference
• Web-based location finder for support in your area