Kari Imperatore, SYNGAP1 Mom, CFC Coordinator, and Navy Vet, talks about Trajan's genetic testing, the importance of trying, and the best and worst of SYNGAP1 while watching for whales!
Update: 2025-09-03
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New co-host Jo Ashline jumps right in with a touching, insightful conversation with Kari, full of uplifting and challenging experiences and advice, connecting the entire SYNGAP1 community.
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Connect with Kari:
Connect with Jo:
- Andrew's Warrior Story
- jo@cureSYNGAP1.org
- Jo's SRF bio
- Follow Jo on Instagram
- Jo's personal blog page
Episode Links:
- Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)
- Kari's speech at the 2025 SYNGAP1 Gala
- Information about CHOP NHS
- Information about Colorado NHS (CHCO)
- Register for the 2025 Cure SYNGAP1 Conference in Atlanta
SRF & SYNGAP1 Info:
- Syngap Research Fund - https://cureSYNGAP1.org/
- What are SYNGAP1-related disorders?
- How Many People Have SYNGAP1?
- SYNGAP1 Resources for Newly Diagnosed Families
- Donate to SRF
- SRF SYNGAP1 Brochure
- Get Involved with SRF
- Volunteer with SRF
- SRF Fundraising Resource Page
- SRF's State Ambassador Program
- Wednesday Warriors
- Supporting SYNGAP1 Siblings
- SYNGAP1 & Epilepsy
- Addressing the Symptoms of SYNGAP1
SYNGAP1 Studies and Trials:
- SYNGAP1 Studies
- SYNGAP1 ProMMiS – Prospective Multidisciplinary, Multisite Study for Clinical Excellence: CHOP, CHCO, Stanford
- Citizen Health
- Clinical Trials
- Frazier Eye Study
- The EMERALD Trial
More Links:
- Why Getting a Genetic Diagnosis Matters
- How to Get Free Genetic Testing
- Special Needs Trusts
- SRF Grants
- SRF's Medical Considerations Document
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- SynGAP Research Fund Apple Podcast Channel
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