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Current Research Studies

Establish genetic repository for Sudden Unexpected Infant Death cases

SUID Genomic Database

What is the goal of the study?

This research aims to understand why some infants and children tragically pass away unexpectedly (Sudden Unexpected Infant Death, SUID, and Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood, SUDC). By studying the genetic material (DNA) from these cases and comparing it to both other children and their parents, we hope to find important genes that may play a role in survival. Using advanced computer techniques, we will look for connections between the child’s genetic information and any signs or symptoms they may have had. Our goal is to identify genes that may help explain why these deaths occur and to contribute to the ongoing scientific discussion on this heartbreaking topic.

Who can participate in the study?

Participants in this study will include children who tragically passed away and received a diagnosis of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) or Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC), as well as their parents. This includes cases of: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Accidental Suffocation and Strangulation in Bed (ASSB) Unknown cause of death in infants Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) in children over 1 year old

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