The University of Michigan Medical School
Human Genetics Department
Ann Arbor, MI, 48108
Email: siwase@umich.edu
Phone: +1-734-647-8832
Connect with us
Donations & funding
We are grateful for funding support for our research from
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The University of Michigan (U of M) Endowment of Basic Science
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Farrehi Family Research Fund
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NIH National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
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Parents & Researchers Interested in Smith-Magenis Syndrome (PRISMS)
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Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI)
KDM5C | Claes-Jensen Syndrome
Our lab is proud to support the efforts of the KARES Foundation. Dr. Shigeki Iwase is also a member of the KARES Scientific Advisory Board.
Do you or someone you love have a KDM5C variant?
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Enroll in the Rare-X KDM5C data collection program to share information in a centralized, secure database. Email info@kares.foundation for more information.
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Enroll in the University of Michigan KDM5C registry for a chance to participate in a research study. Email KDM5C-registry@umich.edu for more information.
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Find the KDM5C Family Support Group on Facebook
Follow the KARES Foundation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
News from KARES:
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KDM5C Awareness Day is June 5
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The KDM5C 2024 5k is September 28-29
RAI1 | Smith-Magenis Syndrome
Our lab is proud to support the efforts of the PRISMS foundation. We also thank PRISMS for supporting our research through generous grants.
Do you or someone you love have a RAI1 variant and/or Smith-Magenis Syndrome?
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Enroll in the SMS Patient Registry to help move research forward by sharing your information in a secure, centralized database. Email prisms.registry@bcm.edu for more information.
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Connect with a Regional Representative to find other SMS families near you.
Patient & Family Resources
Our lab studies additional genes with related disorders, several of which have foundations, family organizations, and resources to build community and awareness: