Cardiff University’s Institute of Medical Genetics has won the Queen’s Anniversary prize for excellence in higher education for its work in identifying genetic causes of diseases, including TSC, and developing new diagnostic tests and treatments.

Set up in 1987, the Institute has identifed genes linked to TSC and other conditions including bowel cancer, Huntington’s Disease, muscular dystrophy and polycystic kidney disease. Professor Julian Sampson, the Institute director, is also a TSA Professional Adviser. Click here for more information about the prize.

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