Outreach

#RareDiseaseThursday

Our lab is dedicated to studying proteins and enzymes associated with rare diseases. Our mission is to use scientific discovery to help build a brighter future for individuals and families affected by these often-overlooked conditions. To raise awareness, we've launched #RareDiseaseThursday on our social media platforms. This is a weekly series highlighting the genes, proteins, and enzymes linked to rare diseases. While each of these conditions may affect only a small portion of the population, their impact is profound, frequently involving complex, poorly understood biology and limited treatment options. Through this initiative, we aim to encourage studies on the molecular basis of rare diseases, one discovery at a time. By sharing what we know—and what we’re still working to understand—we hope to spark conversation, encourage collaboration, and accelerate progress toward better diagnostics and therapies. Each post will spotlight a different rare disease-related protein or enzyme, revealing its role, its relevance, and the urgent need for continued research.