EP 136: Developments in ring chromosome 20 research and advocacy with Allison Watson
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Join us in welcoming back a familiar voice, Allison Watson, to The Genetics Podcast. We first spoke to Allison on the podcast back in October 2019 about her work in ring chromosome 20 syndrome (also known as r(20) syndrome). Allison is the Co-founder and CEO of Ring 20 Research and Support UK CIO, a patient advocacy organisation focused on awareness and research for ultra rare r(20) syndrome epilepsy. Tune in as she tells us about developments in the advocacy space for r(20) syndrome over the past four years and landmark moments for research into the condition.v
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