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Childhood Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy (CCALD) Research Study

February 2022

To understand parents’ experiences of having a child diagnosed with CCALD Researchers from Sheffield Hallam University are conducting research in collaboration with Alex TLC to understand parents’ experiences of having a child diagnosed with Childhood Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy (CCALD). The study is a first of it’s kind and will help to provide evidence towards Newborn screening for ALD. It is a valuable study with the results providing a good opportunity to improve the circumstances for other families. The results will directly feed into initiatives to improve diagnosis and access to treatments for ALD patients.

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Alex TLC Festive Coffee Morning

December 2021

Come join us for a Coffee & Mince Pie Morning Catch Up! Come join us for a festive coffee and mince pie morning catch up on Wednesday 15th December from 11:00am-12:00pm!

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Rarely Heard Podcast

December 2021

Rarely Heard by Findacure & Same But Different A rare disease podcast series that exists to share the stories, experiences, knowledge, insights and voices of those living with rare diseases. The debut season will be focusing on mental health.

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Poxel’s Scientific Advisory Board for Rare Metabolic Diseases

December 2021

Poxel Announces the Formation of it’s Scientific Advisory Board for Rare Metabolic Diseases Poxel are a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative treatments for chronic diseases with metabolic pathophysiology, including non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and rare disorders.

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Newborn Screening Questions Answered

November 2021

By the UK Newborn Screening Committee about what should be screened for and how Questions from the Progress Educational Trust event ‘Newborn Screening: What Should Be Screened for and How? meeting have been answered by the UK Newborn Screening Committee

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