The 2026 Crnic Institute Down Syndrome Research Symposium on September 16, 2026 was a celebration of research breakthroughs and collaboration, featuring insightful presentations and exciting new research from experts across the field.

The symposium began with remarks from Crnic Institute Executive Director Joaquín Espinosa, PhD, who reflected on the remarkable progress in Down syndrome research and its role in helping people with Down syndrome live longer, healthier lives.

“At a time when rese...

The Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome attended the 2026 Trisomy 21 Research Society International Conference for a weekend of collaboration, learning and advancing research.

The Global Down Syndrome Foundation's 2025 Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show raises $2.6 million for life-saving research and advocacy.

Highlights from the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome’s Annual Down Syndrome Research Symposium

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