Synonyms: ACY2 deficiency | Aminoacylase 2 deficiency | Aspartoacylase deficiency | Spongy degeneration of the brain
Canavan disease (CD) is a neurodegenerative disorder; its spectrum varies between severe forms with leukodystrophy macrocephaly and severe developmental delay and a very rare mild/juvenile form characterized by mild developmental delay.
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Advocacy Organizations
Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity
Support and access to treatment for everyone living with leukodystrophy Provide support for those living with leukodystrophy, and their families/carers Raise awareness of leukodystrophy Improve best practice in prevention, diagnosis & treatment Support research initiatives
Cure LBSL
Our Mission Find a cure for LBSL, advance awareness of the disease, and support patients, families, and medical providers confronted with this ultra-rare condition.
FamilieSCN2A Foundation
"Families" is part of our name for a reason. Rare and devastating, SCN2A-related disorders affect the entire family. Our VISION is a world with effective treatments and cures for all SCN2A-related disorders. Our MISSION is to accelerate research, build community and advocate to improve the lives of those affected by SCN2A-related disorders around the world.
Genetic Support Network of Victoria
The Genetic Support Network of Victoria is an organisation that supports people living with genetic, undiagnosed and rare conditions and those who support them including community and families, patient support organisations, health professionals and industry. Our vision is our community flourishing and living their best lives.
KIF1A.ORG
KIF1A.ORG is a global community dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by KIF1A Associated Neurological Disorder (KAND) and accelerating research to find a cure.
Project CASK
VISION Project CASK believes in a world free of the life limitations and debilitating effects of CASK gene disorders. MISSION To accelerate breakthroughs in research to develop treatments and a cure for CASK gene disorders. VALUES Collaboration. Transparency. Urgency.
United Leukodystrophy Foundation
OUR MISSION is to provide support to the leukodystrophy community and enable platforms to accelerate improving patient quality of life and finding cures. OUR VISION is to meet the needs of patients and families, whether newly diagnosed or living with a leukodystrophy.
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Clinical Trials
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