Supporting research and improving care for ASXL syndromes

We’re a family-led organization supporting research to increase the understanding of the ASXL gene family and improve care for those living with disorders related to the ASXL genes.

 
 

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Newly diagnosed

Has someone you love just been diagnosed with an ASXL-related disorder?

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ASXL syndromes

Upcoming events

We host virtual and in-person educational and networking events for ASXL families throughout the year. Recordings of past programs are available in the ASXL Resource Library.

Our flagship in-person events include the ASXL Research Symposium and Family Conference. The ASXL Research Symposium is held annually and the ASXL Family Conference is held every other year.

Thank you for a great conference!

2024 ASXL Research Symposium and Family Conference

45 families living with ASXL-related disorders and 54 doctors and researchers came together at the 2024 ASXL Research Symposium and Family Conference at Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, Maryland from July 18-21, 2024. Together, the ASXL community shared research and experiences, and participated in over 120 research visits and 15 focus groups to help us learn more about ASXL-related disorders. Hope for the future with this rare disorders is bright through connection, collaboration, and research!

Recordings from the education sessions for families are now available on-demand in the ASXL Resource Library.

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2023 Annual Report

Our annual report to the ASXL community

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Updated tumor screening guidelines

In May 2024, the ARRE Foundation’s Medical and Scientific Advisory Board released update tumor screening guidelines for children with Bohring-Opitz Syndrome (ASXL1-related disorder).

We’re growing the number of doctors and researchers who study ASXL-related disorders

When the ARRE Foundation was founded in 2018, there were 10 known doctors and researchers with an interest in ASXL-related disorders. We have grown the network to 73 researchers and counting through personal outreach, our quarterly research discussions, and annual ASXL Research Symposium.

ASXL Research Network

Cumulative growth of membership in the ASXL Research Network

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What causes ASXL-related disorders?

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Use the ASXL Care Directory to find doctors, therapists, and other medical professionals recommended by families of individuals living with ASXL-related disorders

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Meet our Board of Directors! Amanda Scheirer joined the Board of Directors in 2024. She lives in Florida with her son Connor Finn, who has Shashi-Pena Syndrome (ASXL2). The ARRE Foundation’s Board of Directors is responsible for guiding our str
We’re trying to get welcome letters to genetic testing companies to share with newly diagnosed families upon receiving their test results. What company, service, or program provided your family’s genetic testing? Comment below and help us
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Meet our Board of Directors! Lauren Adams joined the Board of Directors in 2024 and has worked with the ARRE Foundation as a volunteer since 2021 on research-related projects. Her daughter Adair has Bainbridge-Ropers Syndrome (ASXL3). Lauren and her
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We're here to help you plan your GivingTuesday fundraiser to support ASXL research! Join ARRE Foundation staff members Amanda Johnson and Sarah Scott for an information session and workshop on Friday, November 15 from 2-3pm U.S. Eastern Time to learn
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Parents of children with ASXL syndromes and a young person with an ASXL syndrome stand together looking at the camera. They are all wearing conference name badges.

For patients and families

We are family-led and family-centered. We help families understand best practices for care management through resources and educational programs. We know the family voice is critical in defining the research priorities that will have the biggest impact on the ASXL community.

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For researchers and medical professionals

We help researchers and medical professionals connect with each other to exchange ideas and information. We help them get the research samples and data they need to study ASXL syndromes and understand the impact of their work on families.

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