Sunday, January 4, 2009

Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome Registry

North American Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome Registry

The North American Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome Registry is now enrolling patients!
The Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome Registry (SDSR) was established to collect medical information and clinical samples on all individuals with Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome across the United States and Canada with the goal of improving diagnosis and treatment. The SDSR is a research organization dedicated to gathering and analyzing information about SDS. Scientific studies will focus on elucidating the causes of SDS and its complications in order to develop better treatments.

Patients must contact the registry directly to receive the enrollment packets and questionnaires. For more information or to join the registry, please contact the Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome Registry Coordinator, Melissa Alvendia, at 206-667-6965 or 866-792-5876 or malvendi@fhcrc.org


For information on Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome check out Shwachman-Diamond America