Genetic models to progress treatments for IQSEC2 related pharmacoresistant epilepsy.

JumpstartIQSEC2Grant Assistance Program2024
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Awardee: Cheryl Shoubridge

Institution: University of Adelaide

Grant Amount: $30,000

Funding Period: March 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025

Summary: This project aims to generate patient derived iPS cells modelling the loss of IQSEC2 to comprehensively evaluate anti-epileptic drugs in reducing seizure activity in a human relevant setting.

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Establishment of a female model of IQSEC2-associated disorders and AAV-mediatedtreatment of the phenotypes.