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Supporting Research for KCNQ2-Related Disorders
The KCNQ2 Biorepository Through our partnership with COMBINEDBrain, the KCNQ2 Cure Alliance has started to generate a collection of biological samples, called a biorepository. Different types of biological materials have…
Interested in Learning More About Gene Therapies?
KCNQ2 and Gene Therapy As genomics technologies continue to advance, so too has the potential of personalized treatments, including interventions that target specific genes. Because we know that variants in…
Expanded Access of Kv7.2 Channel Activators
Kv7.2 Channel Activators In many cases, KCNQ2-DEE is caused by reduced Kv7.2 potassium channel activity. Because of this, therapeutics that boost the activity of these channels are likely to be…
Praxis EMERALD Clinical Trial
KCNQ2 Cure hosted a webinar for the KCNQ2 community featuring a discussion with Praxis Precision Medicines. Praxis Precision Medicines is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for disorders…
Promising Results from EMBOLD Study: What this Means for the KCNQ2 Community
KCNQ2 Cure Alliance attended the American Epilepsy Society (AES) meeting this week. One of the biggest pieces of news shared was positive results from a clinical trial testing a new…
Building Momentum: Insights from the KCNQ2 Research Roundtable
At this year’s KCNQ2 Cure Alliance Family and Professional Summit, Drs. Brooke Babineau and Alfred George brought together leaders from the scientific, clinical, and patient advocacy communities for a Research…
The Power of a CRID for Every KCNQ2 Family
Living with KCNQ2-related disorders means navigating a world of challenges-seizures, developmental hurdles, motor difficulties, behavioral complexities, and more. For those of us in the KCNQ2 community, the urgency for better…
Reflections from the Rare As One Meeting
Reflections from the Rare As One Meeting: A Joint Message from Our Executive and Scientific Directors We recently returned from an invigorating three-day convening of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s Rare…
2025 KCNQ2 Roadshow Coming to a City Near You?
2025 KCNQ2 Roadshow: Join the Movement to Advance Research in Your City CLICK TO PARTICIPATE 🚐 KCNQ2 Cure Is Coming to You in 2025 We invite individuals with a confirmed…
Observer Reported Toileting Abilities Survey (ORTAS)
As part of our partnership with CombinedBrain, we are sharing a pilot study with our community. We are conducting a pilot study for our ORTAS toileting survey! What: A 30-minute…