SMSRF continues support for McGill University researcher

The Smith Magenis Research Foundation is excited to announce our continued support at McGill University for Dr. Wei-Huang’s newest project.

“Dr. Wei-Hsiang Huang’s laboratory at McGill University studies the molecular, cellular, circuit, and behavioral functions ofRetinoic Acid Induced 1 (RAI1), the causal gene for Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS). The lab applies modern molecular techniques and neuroscience tools to decipher the function of Rai1, and develop therapy options using different experimental models. The 2022 SMSRF research grant will help generate an advanced animal model for SMS, which has tremendous potential for studying the developmental trajectories in brain function. This project has a high translational impact and provides a unique path towards the future development of therapeutic approaches to normalize Rai1 levels and improve quality of life for individuals with SMS.”- Dr. Wei-Huang