Dr. João Peça - 2024 Translational Grant Awardee

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The Phelan-McDermid Podcast: Sharing Research, Progress, and Hope

Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation

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Stay up-to-date on the cutting edge of science and medicine in the Phelan-McDermid syndrome field! Dr. Lauren Schmitt, the Chief Science Officer of the Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation (PMSF), sits down with top experts driving groundbreaking research, treatment, and care. These engaging conversations deliver the latest breakthroughs in a way that's easy to understand, keeping our PMSF community informed and empowered. You won't want to miss this!

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Dr. João Peça - 2024 Translational Grant Awardee

The Phelan-McDermid Podcast: Sharing Research, Progress, and Hope

33 minutes 42 seconds

5 months ago

Dr. João Peça - 2024 Translational Grant Awardee

In this episode, Dr. Lauren speaks with the winner of the 2024 Translational Grant Award, Dr. João Peça of the University of Coimbra in Portugal. Starting in the field of neuroscience and coming across SHANK3 before it was associated with Phelan-McDermid syndrome, Dr. Peça explains how his work sits at the crossroads of scientific curiosity and practical goals: Better understanding the brain alterations in Phelan-McDermid syndrome and searching for ways to improve them in patients.

Dr. Peça helps explain his research project in an accessible way for all listeners! So tune in to hear how Dr. Peça's work is hoping to open new avenues in therapeutics for Phelan-McDermid syndrome!

With the help of the 2024 Translational Grant, his project along with our other PMSF-funded grants pave the way for early support that researchers need to explore bold ideas, generate data, and build the foundation for larger projects!