Summary
The proposed research is relevant to public health because it will identify genetic, cellular and molecular bases of skeletal phenotypes related to Down syndrome, as well as differences between the sexes in bone development related to Trisomy 21. The projects outlined in this proposal will be done with a team primarily composed of undergraduate students and will strengthen the research environment at IUPUI. The proposed research is relevant to the part of NICHD’s mission to insure that that all children have the chance to achieve their full potential free from disease or disability.
Down Syndrome Publications
Current osteoporosis reports2021
Current protocols in mouse biology2020