<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[DeSanto-Shinawi Syndrome]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our mission is to raise awareness of DeSanto-Shinawi Syndrome (DESSH) and provide a support community for families affected by DESSH. ]]></description><link>https://www.dessh.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:43:15 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.dessh.org/es/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[DESSH Scientific Tools Have Great Treatment Potential]]></title><description><![CDATA[I attended the Rare Advocacy Development Brain Workshop alongside DESSH researcher Alyssa Bierstedt for a 3-day intensive on bringing treatments for rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorders from diagnosis to treatment. Here is what I learned and what our community should do next to keep progress moving forward! To join a working group to "get after it" email me at Caitlin@dessh.org. -Caitlin Piccirillo, Co-Founder and Executive Director PS - this is the presentation I gave at our board...]]></description><link>https://www.dessh.org/post/dessh-scientific-tools-have-great-treatment-potential</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1ee9e0345fdf6c424e3616</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:39:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/569711_e6f4e243266f4022a294395b1087b507/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Caitlin Piccirillo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DESSH Foundation's Impact in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DESSH Foundation has been actively advancing its mission since its founding in 2019—championing research, building community, and advocating for individuals and families affected by DeSanto–Shinawi syndrome (DESSH). As a patient advocacy organization, our work is grounded in three core priorities: accelerating responsible research, strengthening connections across our global community, and increasing awareness and understanding of this ultra-rare genetic condition. DeSanto–Shinawi...]]></description><link>https://www.dessh.org/post/your-title-what-s-your-blog-about</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c53983653657f03d5fad53</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:08:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78d045_bd3b500c853c4af4a99079daf3ac4a2a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caitlin Piccirillo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Repurposed Drug Study in DESSH Syndrome Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DESSH Foundation, Mayo Clinic, and Rare People – The Research Charity have a brief update for the DESSH community regarding the repurposed drug research study at the Mayo Clinic. The DESSH Foundation remains in regular communication with the team at Mayo Clinic as the study moves forward. The study recently received funding from Cures Within Reach, which you can read more about here: https://www.cureswithinreach.org/2026/02/25/press-release-cures-within-reach-selected-three-clinical-trial...]]></description><link>https://www.dessh.org/post/update-on-clonazepam-study-in-dessh-syndrome</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b01ecf00ff578fc8e910a4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:54:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f8fe7ef82da74db4b5726e60f902c36e.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caitlin Piccirillo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare People - The Research Charity launches with the goal to support DESSH clinical trial in the UK.]]></title><description><![CDATA[To learn more, read the below note from the Founder and Chair of Trustees, Rob Galloway.]]></description><link>https://www.dessh.org/post/rare-people-the-research-charity-launches-with-the-goal-to-support-dessh-clinical-trial-in-the-uk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ee907a6953122ce337f401</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:15:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/569711_ee7ce0233dea4b55900203a0807b3d2c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_260,h_260,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caitlin Piccirillo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The DESSH Foundation hosts first-ever DESSH Clinic at Washington University in St. Louis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Original story can be found at First-ever DESSH clinic (wustl.edu).]]></description><link>https://www.dessh.org/post/the-dessh-foundation-hosts-first-ever-dessh-clinic-at-washington-university-in-st-louis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6442a9bf3310cc6a0c29f60f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:20:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/569711_34093ab0d4fd44108af985563162f3bc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caitlin Piccirillo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why should my loved one participate in patient research?]]></title><description><![CDATA[You may find the answer to this question is an obvious one: to advance science in order to cure DeSanto-Shinawi Syndrome. On the other...]]></description><link>https://www.dessh.org/post/research-participation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6442a9bf3310cc6a0c29f610</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:20:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc33194e92ac493c81a5d60306500ac3.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caitlin Piccirillo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CZI's Rare As One Project Accepting Grant Applications!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DESSH Foundation is proud to announce it will create a team of DESSH parents to pursue the second cycle of the Chan Zuckerberg...]]></description><link>https://www.dessh.org/post/empowering-those-in-need-through-hands-on-charitable-projects</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6442a9bf3310cc6a0c29f611</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:20:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/569711_7577829bc464483e9c3380c17c80ea10~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caitlin Piccirillo</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>