The Genetics Podcast
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EP 259: A patient community driving awareness and research for Danon disease with Jenny Hsieh of the Danon Foundation

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Summary

This week on The Genetics Podcast, Patrick is joined by Jenny Hsieh, Co-Founder and President of the Danon Foundation. They discuss how Danon disease affects males and females, why it is so often misdiagnosed, the current therapy landscape and research priorities, and how families can make informed decisions about gene therapy trials.

Show Notes

0:00 Intro to The Genetics Podcast

00:59 Welcome to Jenny 

01:28 An overview of Danon disease

02:34 Sex differences in Danon disease and severe disease in females

05:15 Why Danon disease is misdiagnosed and how it may be spotted earlier

08:50 Therapy pipeline for Danon and the Foundation's global patient coordination

13:46 Origin story of the Danon Foundation

18:10 Research priorities and the burden of Danon disease beyond the heart

22:39 Raising genetic testing awareness among ophthalmologists and cardiologists for Danon disease

25:20 Recognizing broader Danon symptoms and launching the first Danon Awareness Day

29:37 Informed consent and trial literacy for families weighing gene therapy

33:14 Patient-friendly trial experiences

36:19 Ways to support Danon research

37:37 Closing remarks

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