Join us for an informal roundtable discussion on Down Syndrome Regression Disorder.

Hear from world leading scientist and researcher Dr Joaquin Espinosa, as well as from two parents and passionate advocates share their lived experience, Dianna Draganovic and Debbie Fitzalan.

Why Attend?

World Class Expert from the USA
Powerful Lived Experience Family Stories
Key Critical Topic of Down Syndrome Regression Disorder
Highly Interactive Session
Networking Opportunities
And best part - it's FREE!

DOWN SYNDROME REGRESSION DISORDER DEEP DIVE

Dr Joaquin Espinosa

When: Sunday 23 March 2025

Where: Level 9 110 Sussex Street Sydney

Time: 10am to 11.45am, please arrive by 9.45am for a prompt start

Cost: FREE

Spaces are limited to keep this event intimate

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

People with Down Syndrome
Parents and caregivers
Siblings
Health professionals of all disciplines
Researchers, academics and scientists

We want everyone to avail themselves to this expert knowledge from the world's very best.

We are honoured to offer this event free of charge to all attendees, thanks to our university and philanthropic supporters in keeping with our philosophy.

OUR SUPPORTERS

This event is proudly brought to you by:

Down Syndrome Institute
University of Colorado
GLOBAL Down Syndrome Foundation
Linda Crnic Institute
Siblings Australia
The Hon Dr Mike Freelander MP, Federal Member for Campbelltown
Bell Partners
Tyrrell's Wines

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY

Professor Joaquin Espinosa

Executive Director of The Linda Crnic Institute

Director, Human Trisome Project

Professor of Pharmacology

University of Colorado USA

Born and raised in Argentina, Dr. Espinosa was the first in his family to attend college, receiving a B.S. degree in Biology from the Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina, in 1994, and a Ph. D.

Professor Espinosa is the Executive Director of The Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome, where he leads a large-scale research initiative focused on understanding and treating Down syndrome. His work centres on exploring gene networks, immune system disorders, and immunotherapy approaches for Down syndrome. Under his leadership, the Crnic Institute oversees 38 research teams and more than 140 scientists investigating various aspects of Down syndrome, making it the largest cluster of Down syndrome researchers in the world. He also directs the Human Trisomy Project, an extensive cohort study of the Down syndrome population. Professor Espinosa’s team has contributed significantly to the understanding of Down syndrome, particularly in relation to immune system dysfunction, and is pursuing innovative immunotherapy treatments. Additionally, he coordinates efforts with the Sie Centre for Down Syndrome, a leading Down syndrome clinic in the U.S

See Latest DSRD Research Here:

Evidence of blood–brain barrier dysfunction and CSF immunoglobulin synthesis in Down Syndrome Regression Disorder - Santoro - Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology - Wiley Online Library

JAK inhibition in Down Syndrome Regression Disorder - PubMed

Podcast: Seeing a Regressive Form of Down Syndrome From All Sides

globaldownsyndrome.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024_Q4_WEBINAR_10.01_ESPINOSA_AUTOIMMUNE_ATTACK.pdf

Down Syndrome Regression Disorder vs a Mother’s Love: A Washington Post Mother’s Day Feature | Global Down Syndrome Foundation