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Episode: Harnessing My Daughter's Diagnosis to Drive Novel Treatments for Neurodevelopmental Disorders with Madeleine Oudin - Autism Tree Annual Neurodiversity Conference 2024
Description: Madeline Oudin, Ph.D., is a scientist and mother on a groundbreaking mission to help her daughter, Margot, who has two de novo mutations in the SCN8A gene, which causes epilepsy. Margot's condition causes frequent seizures and developmental challenges. Determined to make a difference, Madeleine and her team are pioneering a cutting-edge genetic therapy that could one day transform treatment for Margot and others like her.
In this heartfelt talk, Madeleine shares how her scientific expertise and personal journey intersect, revealing the highs and lows of developing life-changing treatments. From innovative approaches using Antisense Oligonucleotides (ASOs) to the unexpected...