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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Research

Deciphering the Genetic and Molecular Foundations of EDS

Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)

The most common disease you've
never heard of

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of genetic connective tissue disorders that affect the body's ability to produce strong and stable collagen. Hypermobile EDS (hEDS) is the most common type, estimated to affect around 1 in 500 individuals, with varying degrees of severity and presentation. Despite its prevalence, hEDS has remained a neglected condition in the medical and scientific fields.

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Areas of Research

Genetics

Family genetics

Population genetics

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Clinical Research

Biorepository

Vagus Nerve

MSK biorepository

Tethered Cord Syndrome

Global Survey

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Connective  Tissue      Biology

Dermatological Pathologies

KLK Gene Family

Proteomics & Mast Cells

Rare Types of EDS

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The Medical University of South Carolina

Dept. of Regenerative Medicine & Cell Biology

Charleston, SC
thenorrislab@musc.edu

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