Inverted tandem duplication generates a duplication deficiency of chromosome 8p

Project 8p Faster

Over 550 children with 8p throughout the world conquer daily challenges most of us take for granted, while averaging 125 hours of therapy and at least 1 doctor visit every month. Through Project 8p, these kids and their families know they’re not alone and they now have great hope knowing that the Project 8p team is working tirelessly on their behalf.

Citation

Dill, F. J., Schertzer, M., Sandercock, J., Tischler, B., & Wood, S. (1987). Inverted tandem duplication generates a duplication deficiency of chromosome 8p. Clin Genet, 32(2), 109-113.

The Project 8p Foundation (Project 8p) was created in 2018 to:

  • Accelerate future treatments, not only for 8p, but potentially for other chromosome-wide diseases as well.
  • Lead with knowledge from patients. Currently, there is no cure for 8p disorders, nor is there a standard course of treatment.

The Project 8p Foundation (Project 8p) was created in 2018 to:

  • Raise transformative funding for pioneering scientific research into treatments for a complex, rare disease involving 250+ affected genes on the short arm of the 8 th chromosome (8p). Rearrangements of these genes causes significant abnormalities to the entire neurological system, thus all organs and functions of the body– with variance in cognitive functions, gross motor skills, social development and other challenges during infancy, and throughout life;
  • Empower a unified community of 8p patients and their families so they can have meaningful lives today; and
  • Accelerate future treatments, not only for 8p, but potentially for other chromosome-wide diseases as well.