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    • TSC Overview
      • What is TSC?
      • Diagnosis
      • TSC and genetics
      • Treatment and management
    • Get help and support
      • Contact the TSA Support Line
        • Meet the TSA Support Line Advisers
        • TSA Support Line feedback form
      • Carer information and support
      • How to be referred to an NHS TSC clinic
        • Find a local NHS TSC clinic
      • TSA video hub
      • Access benefits and financial aid
        • TSA Support Fund
    • How TSC affects the body
      • Physical effects
        • Epilepsy
        • Brain
        • Heart
        • Lungs
        • Skin
        • Eyes
        • Kidneys
        • Other areas
      • Wider effects (TAND)
        • Intellectual ability
        • TSC-Associated Neuropsychiatric Disorders (TAND)
        • Sleep problems
  • Life with TSC
    • Living with TSC
      • TSC stories
      • New diagnosis
      • Living well
      • Siblings
      • Education
      • Employment
      • Housing
      • Holiday and leisure
    • TSC at different life stages
      • TSC and family planning
      • When TSC is suspected or diagnosed during pregnancy
      • Early years and childhood
      • Adolescents and transition to adult life
      • Women’s health
      • Adult life
      • Planning for end of life
      • Bereavement
  • For professionals
    • Professionals
      • Healthcare professionals
        • UK TSC clinical guidelines
        • Personal Child Health Record (Red book)
        • Advice on medicines
      • Social care professionals
      • Education professionals
    • TSC conferences
      • International TSC Research Conference 2021
    • Educational materials
      • TSA professional training courses
      • BMJ learning modules
  • Research
    • How we deliver research
      • Research governance and policies
      • Research strategy
      • Meet your research committee
      • Common questions about our research
    • TSA research
      • TSA-funded research
        • 2022 TANDem seed grant award round
      • TSC Research Volunteer Network
        • TS2000: Tracking TSC throughout life
        • BEE-PP project / BEE study
        • EDiTS study
        • CoIN study
        • The e-SNORE project
        • ACT in TSC trial
      • TSC research from other groups
      • Researchers in focus
    • TSC conferences
      • International TSC Research Conference 2021
        • ITSCRC 2021: Community recap
      • TSC Research Symposium 2020
  • Get involved
    • Our community events
      • Big Day 2025: Our biggest annual event
      • Outlook 2025: For adults mildly affected by TSC
      • TSA Together: Events by the TSC community, for the TSC community
      • TSA virtual and in-person events
    • Donate
      • Donate to the TSA
      • Regular Giving
      • Gift Aid
      • How your donations help
      • Corporate partnerships and giving
        • Give as you earn with payroll giving
        • Meet our corporate supporters
      • Give in remembrance or celebration
      • Leave a legacy
    • Fundraise
      • Fundraise for us
      • Challenge events
      • Fundraising resources
      • Ways to fundraise
      • TSA fundraising campaigns
        • Superhero Summer
        • TSA Dog Jog
        • Room to Breathe – Branching Out for the TSA
        • TSA Lottery
        • TCS London Marathon
      • Fundraising champions
    • Join the conversation
      • Join TSA Voices: Share views quickly and easily
      • Getting to know you: Our ongoing survey
      • Share your story or expertise
      • Community groups and other groups
  • About the TSA
    • Keep updated
      • Sign up to our e-newsletter and monthly magazine
      • News and campaigns
      • Sign up to receive TSA updates
    • About us
      • Mission and vision
      • Meet your team
      • History of the TSA
      • Annual reports
    • Contact us
      • Click here to talk to us
      • Update your information
  • Researcher in Focus: Rory O’Sullivan

Researcher in Focus: Rory O’Sullivan

Rory O’Sullivan (University of Birmingham) is a final-year PhD researcher focused on the importance of sleep in children with rare genetic conditions, including TSC. We caught up with Rory to discuss his PhD research, what he likes to do in his spare time and

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  • Remember a Charity Will Week 2024: The massive difference that leaving a gift can have

Remember a Charity Will Week 2024: The massive difference that leaving a gift can have

All this week, the TSA is proud to take part in Remember a Charity Will Week. This special campaign is an important reminder of the impact that leaving a charity gift in your Will can have on people facing the challenges of TSC, now

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  • One year on from report highlighting rare disease diagnosis delays

One year on from report highlighting rare disease diagnosis delays

The TSA is a proud member of the Specialised Healthcare Alliance (SHCA), who last year released an important report evaluating the obstacles people face in getting diagnosis of a rare condition. One year on, the SHCA has released a troubling follow-up report showing that not

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  • Announcing our London Marathon 2025 runners!

Announcing our London Marathon 2025 runners!

After a tough application process, we're delighted to welcome you to the chosen applicants for #TeamTSA at the London Marathon 2025! Choosing who would run for the TSA next year at the iconic London Marathon was an incredibly difficult process, with so many wonderful

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  • ​​TCS London Marathon 2025: Apply now for TSA charity places!​

​​TCS London Marathon 2025: Apply now for TSA charity places!​

Lace up your running shoes and make a real difference to individuals and families with TSC Applications for our TCS London Marathon 2025 charity places are open! We’ve got five exclusive spots for passionate people eager to join #TeamTSA and help transform the lives

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  • Jonah’s Journey: Donate to our Spring 2024 Appeal

Jonah’s Journey: Donate to our Spring 2024 Appeal

Hearing the words Tuberous Sclerosis Complex for the first time is a life-changing moment for families all across the UK every day. But, the TSA is here for everyone in the TSC community on this journey.  For the TSA Spring 2024 Appeal, we’re

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  • International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024

Sunday 11 February marked International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a chance to celebrate the immense contributions of women and girls within the scientific community.    The TSA works very closely with many women across the world in TSC medicine and research. We’ll

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  • Epidyolex: Celebrating the researchers behind new TSC medicines

Epidyolex: Celebrating the researchers behind new TSC medicines

Cannabidiol (brand name Epidyolex) is an important medicine option for people with hard to treat seizures associated with TSC. The journey of this and other treatments is the result of lots of hard work - especially for TSC researchers Those involved in Epidyolex included

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  • TSA Trustee Tom Carter passes away

TSA Trustee Tom Carter passes away

It is with great sadness that the TSA must announce the passing of Tom Carter, TSA Trustee and Lifetime President, following a short illness Tom was a vital member of the TSA team, from the charity's early years right through to the present day.

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  • New TSC research opportunities

New TSC research opportunities

The TSA is proud of our position as a leader in global TSC research. However, research can only happen thanks to amazing people in the TSC community taking part There are currently lots of new opportunities to get involved in TSC research. To make

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