Tuberous Sclerosis Association Grant Round 2013 The TSA invites research applications for the following types of funding: Junior Fellowships Project Grants If you have any questions regarding the application process, please e-mail research@tuberous-sclerosis.org Junior Fellowships TSA Fellowships awarded to outstanding scientists who are in the early

Last year the Government consulted on a UK Plan for Rare Diseases, which recognised the need for Centres of Excellence.   The UK plan said that Centres of Excellence should have the following characteristics: Coordinated Care Adequate caseload for expertise Not dependent on a single clinician;

The Tuberous Sclerosis Association (TSA) announces that, as from 1 May 2013, Jane Cox will step down as Head of Research, while continuing research work relating to Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC).   In a statement, Dr Chris Kingswood, who will continue in an advisory role

Wales Gene Park Researchers Dr Sally Davies and Dr Andy Tee along with Trystan James and his mother are contributing to S4C's Corff Cymru/The Welsh Body programme. This airs on Thursday 9th May at 8.25pm S4C can be viewed outside Wales on: Virgin TV 166

Epilim and Pregnancy A study carried out at the University of Liverpool has found that children born to mothers who took sodium valproate (Epilim) were six times more likely to have neurodevelopmental problems including autism and ADHD. They found that the risk was even higher

Working with the Medicines Industry 1. Introduction This statement covers arrangements for the Tuberous Sclerosis Association (TSA) working and interacting with the pharmaceutical and biotechnology organisations and covers all activities related to: • Research and development  • Sponsorship of events, awards and publications  • Public

Think you can help drive forward our research strategy and raise the profile of the TSA nationally and across the world?  Then this exciting opportunity could be for you. Head of Research (HOR01) We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented and motivated individual to

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Well-Being, The Scottish Government Dear Mr Neil, As the Scottish Government considers its response to the recent New Medicines Reviews, focusing on decisions made about which health treatments are funded within the NHS, we must remember that the decisions they make

We are delighted to announce that Jean Wilson, founder member of the TSA and former Trustee has made a very welcome return to the Board. Champion of the rights of people with profound learning disabilities, Chair of charity Centre 404 and social work consultant, Jean

In November 2012 we launched our membership survey.  The survey report gives a "snap shot" across a range of issues.  The recommendations the report contains, which have been accepted by the Board of Trustees, reflect the views and experiences of the 205 TSA members who