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Connecting Families

Connecting Families

To improve the time to diagnosis

Fueling Research

Fueling Research

Into microtubule-associated serine/threonine kinase (MAST) genetic mutations

Improving Quality of Life

Improving Quality of Life

By developing therapies to support affected patients and families

Empowering Advocacy

Empowering Advocacy

So those with time, funds, and abilities can easily apply their gifts to achieve MAST Genes outcomes

The MAST Family of Genes

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The MAST (Microtubule-Associated Serine/Threonine) kinases are large enzymes that are upstream of the PI3K signaling pathway that is a target for cancer and epilepsy therapies.

Mutations in these genes have been associated with developmental disabilities, seizures, changes in brain structure, and other issues.

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Research Partnership!

We are proud to announce that we have joined the JumpStart program with the Orphan Disease Center. The Orphan Disease center, a center within the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, works closely with patient groups and foundations, pharma and biotech, and the academic community to drive therapeutic development for rare diseases.

As part of this program, our first two research goals are:

  1. Raise $100,000 for potential research grants
  2. Identify 250 patients for potential future research

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