Research

T21RS is the world’s most extensive network of scientists and non-profit organizations working together to advance research and clinical innovations for people with Down syndrome.

A scientist in a white lab coat and cap looks through a microscope in a laboratory, with stacks of petri dishes in the foreground and scientific equipment on the counter.

Why research on Down syndrome?

Advancing biomedical investigation is the only way to improve our knowledge on the consequences of Trisomy 21 and design novel therapies and better management options for conditions frequently associated with Down Syndrome.

A young child with Down syndrome smiles joyfully while eating a meal of potatoes and chicken at a restaurant, holding a fork and wearing an orange shirt.

Picture Credits

Pictures used throughout this website are license free and were obtained from the following websites: Freepik.com, Pexels.com and Unsplash.com. We are profoundly grateful to these websites, and especially to the photographers and models. Pictures from T21RS Conferences were provided by Giovani Galati (Rome 2024) and T21RS members. Please contact us at info@t21rs.org for any comments or questions.