Founded in 1996 with the primary aim to promote, lobby for and take part in biomedical research for people with Down syndrome. Our vision is to undertake research and find ways of improving the quality of the lives of people with Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) by: -Carrying out research to improve our understanding of the medical conditions and disabilities which are associated with Down Syndrome, and find ways to diagnose, prevent, treat and cure these illnesses -Undertaking a commitment to ensure that research findings are widely disseminated and used to improve the lives of people with Down Syndrome -Educating and helping the parents, professionals and the public to have a better understanding of Down Syndrome, and the impact that treatment, nutrition and lifestyle can have on the wellbeing and quality of life through preventative measures for Alzheimer’s, obesity, heart disease, dementia and leukaemia -Joining with and working in association with other groups who are undertaking research in areas that concern Down Syndrome in order to achieve the greatest impact -Working towards real collaboration where medical experts and research professionals come together to both undertake research into the medical conditions and disabilities associated with and provide support and treatment for children and adults with Down’s Syndrome, their families and carers.
