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University of Chicago and IDefine launch research program to develop Kleefstra syndrome treatment

person University of Chicago Department of Chemistry

calendar_today Mar 26, 2026

The University of Chicago and IDefine are launching a six-month project led by Bryan Dickinson to explore a potential Kleefstra syndrome therapy. The team will develop molecular tools to boost EHMT1 protein levels, addressing the root haploinsufficiency. This early work could support future testing in patient-derived neurons and clinical delivery methods.