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.
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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.
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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:
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