Sparks funded Tay-Sachs research leads to clinical trial
Vital research into the development of a gene therapy for the rare genetic disorders, Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff disease, has had a major
Project highlights
Life-saving vaccinations
A Sparks-funded research project is now bringing doctors closer to developing an affordable vaccine, which could save thousands of children’s lives around
Sparks childhood arthritis research
Sparks CHARMS was a unique study funded by us to improve our understanding of why children respond differently to standard treatments for
Detecting and monitoring treatment for genetic energy metabolism disorders
Children with energy metabolism disorders are likely to suffer from a wide range of medical conditions such as neurological and developmental disorders,
Early evening colic and sleep patterns in babies
Many parents consult their GP for advice on dealing with babies crying and unable to sleep at night. It is well known that
Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
Sparks pioneering research into Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome has resulted in improved outcome for identical twins. There are two types of twins: Fraternal
Clubfoot – understanding the genetic and environmental causes
In the UK, around 1000 babies a year are born with clubfoot (congenital talipes equinovarus). The condition leads to a deformity of the foot
Premature babies and pain
Improving our understanding of the assessment and treatment of pain in premature babies. To many parents the idea that tiny babies feel
Detecting brain and spinal cord abnormalities in unborn babies
Developmental abnormalities of the central nervous system are among the most common birth defects and are responsible for some still births and miscarriages. A