FSU | Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases

2026 Research

RARE DISEASE RESEARCH & TRAINING

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Development of CRISPR/Cas Adenosine Base Editors for Reversing a Tumor Suppressor Gene Mutation in a Rare Pediatric Brain Tumor

ATRT Overview

ATRT Pediatric Brain Cancer

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A Novel Intranasal Protein-Based Therapeutic for Fragile X Syndrome

Fragile X Syndrome Overview

Fragile X syndrome

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Structural Mapping of Human Antibody Responses to AAV in Pediatric Rare Disease Gene Therapy

Gene Therapy Overview

Inflammatory Reponse to Gene Therapy

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Hexokinase Domain Containing Protein 1 (HKDC1) Dysfunction in Pediatric Retinitis Pigmentosa

Pigmentosa Overview

HKDC1 Retinitis Pigmentosa

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Emerging Sarcomere Modulator for the Treatment of Pediatric Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy Overview

Pediatric Cardiomyopathy