As part of an international collaboration on Ataxia-Telangiectasia (AT), a rare genetic disorder, Prof. Thomas Crawford from Johns Hopkins University and Dr. Claudio M. de Gusmao from Harvard University visited the Koç University Translational Medicine Research Center (KUTTAM) and the Rare Diseases Research Laboratory (NDAL) in Istanbul between February 4 - 7, 2025.
During their visit, the two specialists conducted in-depth clinical evaluations of five children in Turkey who may benefit from antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) therapy. The Boston-based Dr. Yu also joined the meetings virtually. AT Association Chair, attorney Güneş Uyar, was present at the sessions, which were held in collaboration with NDAL's research team.
These meetings at NDAL offered a significant opportunity to share clinical knowledge and advance the process of making ASO therapy accessible in Turkey. The next planned step is to initiate official consultations with the Ministry of Health regarding the necessary regulations.
YILLIK: Annual of Istanbul Studies has been indexed in the academic database TRDizin. With its 5th and 6th issues now included in TRDizin, the journal delivers original research on the historical and cultural heritage of Istanbul to the national academic community in a stronger way.
Within the scope of the protocol signed between the Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation and the Governorship of Kahramanmaraş, the Children’s Hub activities that Suna’nın Kızları has been carrying out in Pazarcık for the past two years are being moved to the city center of Kahramanmaraş. These neighborhood-, school-, and community-based activities aim to support the protection, empowerment, and access to services of all children, especially girls.
Inviting participants of all ages to freely create, the Open Workshop turns art into a shared experience at Pera Museum. Taking place on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays between August 7 and 30, the program blends personal expression with collective creation.