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Safety and efficacy data published for novel nusinersen drug delivery method for spinal muscular atrophy patients

STRASBURG, PA – A recently published paper details the safety and efficacy of nusinersen administration via a subcutaneous intrathecal catheter system (SIC) for SMA patients with advanced disease. SMA is […]

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Enjoy our Fall 2021 Newsletter!

The journey to a rare genetic diagnosis can be a long odyssey for many families. In our latest edition of the Clinic for Special Children newsletter, read a story of […]

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Dr. Kevin A. Strauss author on largest published safety study for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) gene therapy

Dr. Kevin A. Strauss, Medical Director at the Clinic for Special Children, was an author on a recently published research paper, Clinical Trial and Postmarketing Safety of Onasemnogene Abeparvovec Therapy. […]

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Register for all-new conference | Cultural Considerations for Clinicians: Caring for the Plain Community

Register today for an all-new virtual conference! Join us virtually on Saturday, October 23rd. This CME-eligible conference connects people of all backgrounds to information and evidence-based education to improve access […]

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Over $33,000 raised during the 2021 Clinic for Special Children 5k!

Thank you for raising over $33,000 for the Clinic for Special Children during the 2021 5k! It was a great fall morning with over 290 registrants, a bake sale, kid’s […]

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Dr. Erik G. Puffenberger & Karlla W. Brigatti, MS, CGC pen chapters for new genomics book

The Clinic for Special Children’s Laboratory Director, Dr. Erik G. Puffenberger, and Research Operations Director, Karlla W. Brigatti, MS, CGC, penned chapters in a recently published book, Genomics of Rare […]

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Welcome Alexis & Skye!

We recently welcomed two new staff members to our Clinic team! Learn more about Alexis and Skye below and how they will be working with our team at the Clinic. […]

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Register today for the 2021 Clinic for Special Children 5k!

REGISTER TODAY! Join us for the 4th annual Clinic for Special Children 5k on Saturday, September 18th from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. presented by Nemours Children’s Health System! Runners, […]

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Dr. Kevin A. Strauss pens chapter in Pediatric Critical Care textbook

The Clinic for Special Children’s Medical Director, Dr. Kevin A. Strauss, penned a chapter in a recently published textbook, Pediatric Critical Care. Dr. Strauss’ chapter covered ‘Metabolic Crises’ and summarized […]

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Clinic Receives $25,000 Direct Effect Quality of Life Grant from Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

The Clinic for Special Children was recently awarded a $25,000 Direct Effect Quality of Life grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. The grant will be used to purchase […]

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