The 22q11.2 Society

Who we are: We are a group of researchers and physicians who specialize in conditions related to the deletion and/or duplication in the chromosomal region 22q11.2 and their underlying biology.

Mission: To promote both basic science and clinical interdisciplinary research into the biology of the 22q11.2 region, and the diagnosis, prognosis and management of related disorders. A subsidiary goal will be to exploit the knowledge so gained for the benefit of populations of individuals with more common conditions. Read More

Vision: To be the international leader in promoting research related to the chromosome 22q11.2 region.

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Society Structure

The 22q11.2 Society is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
www.charitycommission.gov.uk

If you wish to be involved in the administration of the 22q11.2 Society or would like details of the constitution/governing document please contact us.

Officials

Chairman
Pete Scambler
(Trustee)

Deputy Chair
Sixto Garcia-Minaur
(Trustee)

Treasurer
Ann Swillen
(Trustee)

Secretary
Donna McDonald-McGinn
(Trustee)

Damian Heine Suñer
(Trustee)

Advisors

Anne Bassett
(Trustee)

Website Editor

Joanne Loo

Latest News

22q11.2DS featured on the homepage of Nature Review Disease Primers
The journal Nature Reviews Disease Primers is featuring 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11.2DS) on its homepage from September 7^th, 2017 to early October. The article is FREE during this time. Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. Share this news with your family, friends, and medical providers so that everyone can learn more about the syndrome. Thank you.
A highly increased risk of schizophrenia spectrum disorders in 22q11.2 deletion carriers
A comment by Maria Niarchou on: Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders in a Danish 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome Cohort Compared to the Total Danish Population--A Nationwide Register Study
Whistler 2018 Conference Information
The 11^th Biennial International 22q11.2 Conference will take place in Whistler, Canada, in July 2018. For details, please visit our Whistler 2018 page (under Meetings), which will be updated whenever additional information becomes available.
The Angelo DiGeorge Medal - 2016
The 2016 winner of the Angelo DiGeorge Medal is Professor Ann Swillen. She received the award during the The 10th Biennial International 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome Meeting in Sirmione, Italy.
Charitable Status for 22q11.2 Society
On the 7th March, the 22q11.2 Society was accepted as a charitable incorporated organisation onto the Register of Charities with the Registered Charity Number 1165896.

This is an important milestone in establishing the pedigree of the 22q11.2 Society.
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Disclaimer: Please note the 22q11.2 society is primarily an academic organization and not a forum providing discussion or individual advice concerning care.