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Brain abnormalities
Several types of brain abnormalities may be seen in individuals with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), including cortical tubers, subependymal nodules (SEN), and subependymal giant cell astrocytoma (SEGA). Some individuals will
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Brain & neurological function
Multiple manifestations can occur in the brain of someone with TSC. Click on an item listed below to learn more: Brain abnormalities Epilepsy/seizure disorders In addition to these physical challenges,
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Funding Opportunities for Brain Tumor Researchers
The American Brain Tumor Association is accepting letters of intent for several funding opportunities until Wednesday, November 14:
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American Brain Tumor Association Basic Research Fellowships
The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) issued a request for applications for their Basic Research Fellowship Program. The call is open to postdoctoral fellows anywhere in the world pursuing careers
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Fund research
Investment to Accelerate Research Although significant advances have been made in the diagnosis and treatment of TSC in just the last decade, the vast majority of children and adults with
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Additional Resources
Brain & Epilepsy Organizations Canadian Epilepsy Alliance: www.epilepsymatters.com International Bureau for Epilepsy: www.ibe-epilepsy.org Epilepsy Foundation: www.epilepsyfoundation.org BC Epilepsy Society: www.bcepilepsy.com Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital: www.mni.mcgill.ca Childrens Neurology: www.childneurologysociety.org Epilepsy
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Organ & Tissue Donation
Biosample Repository and Natural History Database The TSC Natural History Database collects clinical data used to document the impact of TSC on a person’s health, over his or her lifetime.
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Biosample Repository
The Natural History Database and Biosample Repository has been instrumental in advancing my LAM research. The extensive resources within the database have been valuable for my investigations, and the accessibility
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Preclinical research
The TSC Alliance and the Preclinical Consortium have been instrumental partners in establishing the preclinical models and data necessary for development of our candidate therapeutic. The historical data sets, knowledge
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TSC Biosample Repository & Natural History Database
The TSC Natural History Database captures clinical data provided by physicians to document the impact of the disease on a person’s health over his or her lifetime. The TSC Biosample