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Wendy Jones
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UK Doctor specialising in Clinical Genetics and Genomics. Researcher investigating Wiedemann-Steiner syndrome, chromatin disorders and genetics of orofacial clefting. All views are my own.
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Wendy Jones @wendydjones.bsky.social · 26d
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Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
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Anna Jewitt @annajewitt.bsky.social · Apr 24
We are very excited to be celebrating #undiagnosedchildrensday 2025 @GOSH with @roalddahl.bsky.social, @swanuk.bsky.social & @spreadasmile to raise awareness of this group of patients & offer more support to families of SWAN children/young people @wendydjones.bsky.social @becksbdaniels.bsky.social
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Wendy Jones @wendydjones.bsky.social · Apr 3
Just out …. Our paper on Behavioural profiles and social relationships in Wiedemann-Steiner syndrome ojrd.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Behavioral profiles and social relationships in Wiedemann–Steiner syndrome: parent reports on 25 cases - Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Background Wiedemann–Steiner syndrome (WSS) is a rare, variable neurodevelopmental condition associated with developmental delay, intellectual disability and congenital abnormalities. There are few in...
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Wendy Jones @wendydjones.bsky.social · Mar 20
Emily Anderson Introducing …Genetics: A new Clinical Excellence Network (CEN) for Cleft Care in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. At Clinical genetics Society Conference (CGS) conference 2025. A pleasure to work with @clapacommunity.bsky.social and @cleftcollective.bsky.social and others.
Emily Anderson standing by a lectern, in a hotel ballroom with an ornate ceiling. The title on the presentation displayed starts with Cleft Genetics.
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Wendy Jones @wendydjones.bsky.social · Mar 12
Thanks for an excellent talk.
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Hannah Long @hannahlong.bsky.social · Mar 11
Many congratulations Wendy! Really excited to work together to explore the genetics of orofacial clefting.
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Wendy Jones @wendydjones.bsky.social · Mar 11
I am totally over the moon to have received a grant from CLEFT to research genetic causes of orofacial clefting. Delighted to work with @hannahlong.bsky.social @helenvfirth.bsky.social www.cleft.org.uk/pages/catego...
Research
When it comes to clefts, there is still so much that is unknown. A core principle of CLEFT is to invest in research projects that study the cause and treatment of clefts. Clinical research is not usua...
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