University of Washington Hindbrain Malformation Research Program

We loved attending the JSRDF conference last week. Because it was held in Seattle, several members of our lab (and even our kids) were able to attend and volunteer. It's amazing to be able to meet families in person that we've only been able to chat with remotely and see others grow and achieve great milestones from conference to conference. We are honored to be part of this fabulous family. 😊

Hi friends! If you are enrolled in our Joubert syndrome research program and did not receive an email from us yesterday, could you please contact us at [email protected]? We discovered that we have a lot of outdated email addresses (especially aol, yahoo, and work-associated accounts). Thank you!

Great news from the Joubert syndrome foundation (jsrdf.org)! The dates for the biannual conference have been announced and will be held July 12-15, 2023 in our amazing city of Seattle. We really hope many of you can join us. Please watch this video from the awesome foundation president, Stephen Mack, for more information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWRlh5RhRd0

Announcement from JSRDF President Stephen Mack

Exciting news from our lab: Our friend and colleague, Arianna Gomez, successfully defended her PhD dissertation last week! She has contributed much knowledge to our understanding of Hedgehog signaling in Joubert syndrome. We couldn't be more proud of her dedication and contribution to science, as well as her work to help underrepresented populations gain more access to STEM fields. Congratulations, Dr. Gomez!

A lot of progress has been made over the years to support individuals with rare disorders, but much work is still needed for them to receive timely diagnoses and support. If you know or love someone with a rare disorder, please help educate others. It will make a world of difference. Thank you!

We're sad to report that the Joubert syndrome conference has been postponed until 2023, but we look forward to welcoming everyone in Seattle when it's safe to do so. Please reach out with any questions ([email protected]), and thanks for understanding.

2022 JSRDF Conference Announcement

All of us at the Doherty lab wish you and your loved ones a very happy and healthy 2022.

Hi friends! Please join our fearless leader, Dr. Dan Doherty, this Saturday at 11am EST on Facebook Live. If you have a question that you'd like him to answer, you are welcome to send it to the JSRDF beforehand or ask it live. We hope to see you there!

Got JS questions for Dr. Dan Doherty? You can ASK HIM LIVE ON FACEBOOK this Saturday, Oct. 30, at 11 a.m. EST!

Start thinking of your questions NOW. We encourage you to send them in advance by posting them below or sending us a private message. But you also can just ask him live.

We'll get through as many questions as we can, prioritizing questions of interest to the broader JS community. Note: Though Dr. Doherty is one of the top JS experts in the world, he can't diagnose anything or otherwise replace your doctor via a Facebook Live broadcast. But it's sure to be informative, so put it on your calendar (be sure to convert 11 a.m. EST to your time zone)!



Learn more about Dr. Dan here:
https://jsrdf.org/introducing-the-ask-dr-dan-series/

Have you been wondering if your loved one with Joubert syndrome should receive the COVID vaccine? Dr. Dan has all of the information you need in a new blog post. The information is also relevant to those with RES and other neurodevelopmental disorders, but please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions ([email protected]).

Ask Dr. Dan: Should people with JS get vaccinated against COVID-19? - Joubert Syndrome & Related Disorders Foundation   Ask Dr. Dan is a blog series featuring Dr. Dan Doherty, who since 2004 has been researching Joubert syndrome through the University of Washington Hindbrain Malformation Research Program. He has agreed to answer general questions about JS posed by people with JS, their families and their caregiver...

Hello friends of the Doherty Lab! Although much has changed for all of us over the past year, one thing that has remained is our lab's dedication to the mission of investigating rare diseases. Today we celebrate not only those who have been diagnosed with a rare disorder, but all of the amazing families and friends who love them. This past year has been filled with many challenges, but you have continued to fiercely support your children despite remote schooling, cancelled therapies, etc.

To educate others and honor your loved ones, we invite you to show your support by posting photos below. Thank you for joining us on our mission of investigating (and hopefully, one day, treating) rare diseases.

Happy Friday! As most of you know, October is Joubert Syndrome Awareness Month. While we study JS every month in our lab, today our fearless leader, Dr. Dan Doherty, responded to some questions from families on the JSRDF blog. Feel free to send in your questions for future posts, and don't forget to vote! :)

Ask Dr. Dan: Genetic correlations, vision therapy and more - Joubert Syndrome & Related Disorders Foundation   Ask Dr. Dan is a blog series featuring Dr. Dan Doherty, who since 2004 has been researching Joubert Syndrome through the University of Washington Hindbrain Malformation Research Program. He has agreed to answer general questions about JS posed by people with JS, their families and their caregiver...

Hello from Seattle! We hope you and your family are doing well during this challenging time. Our research program continues its pursuit of the mysteries of hindbrain malformations, and today we would like to introduce you to our new research scientist, Hailey Loucks. She recently joined the lab after Caitlin departed for graduate school (good luck, Caitlin!).

Hailey graduated from the University of Washington in 2018 with a BS in Biochemistry. She plans to pursue a PhD in Genomics and is interested in bioinformatics. Outside of lab she is interested in painting, hiking, and language learning. Welcome, Hailey!