From September 16-18, 2024, Professor Henry Houlden and Dr. Francesca Magrinelli from University College London (UCL) visited NDAL for an academic meeting and knowledge exchange. Over three intensive days, they examined 18 families, discussed genetic inheritance, and proposed Long Read Sequencing (LRS) for unresolved cases. This visit emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in genetic research and provided a valuable model for future engagements.