{"id":20969,"date":"2025-05-01T10:39:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T14:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/?page_id=20969"},"modified":"2026-02-03T13:10:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T18:10:28","slug":"gdndd","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/divisions\/child-neurology-1\/gdndd\/","title":{"rendered":"Genetic Determinants of Neurological and Developmental Disorders"},"content":{"rendered":"<som-cell cell-info=\"{&quot;ID&quot;:22491,&quot;post_author&quot;:&quot;68462&quot;,&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2026-02-03 13:10:03&quot;,&quot;post_date_gmt&quot;:&quot;2026-02-03 18:10:03&quot;,&quot;post_content&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;post_title&quot;:&quot;GDNDD - statement banner&quot;,&quot;post_excerpt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;post_status&quot;:&quot;publish&quot;,&quot;comment_status&quot;:&quot;closed&quot;,&quot;ping_status&quot;:&quot;closed&quot;,&quot;post_password&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;post_name&quot;:&quot;gdndd-statement-banner&quot;,&quot;to_ping&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;pinged&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;post_modified&quot;:&quot;2026-02-03 13:10:03&quot;,&quot;post_modified_gmt&quot;:&quot;2026-02-03 18:10:03&quot;,&quot;post_content_filtered&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;post_parent&quot;:0,&quot;guid&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.med.unc.edu\\\/neurology\\\/cell\\\/gdndd-statement-banner\\\/&quot;,&quot;menu_order&quot;:0,&quot;post_type&quot;:&quot;somcell&quot;,&quot;post_mime_type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;comment_count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;filter&quot;:&quot;raw&quot;}\" cell-meta=\"{&quot;_wpv_contains_gutenberg_views&quot;:[&quot;&quot;],&quot;_upd_sortorder&quot;:[&quot;1&quot;],&quot;layout&quot;:[&quot;SingleCellBlocks&quot;],&quot;cellInformation&quot;:[&quot;{\\&quot;singleCellBlocks\\&quot;:{\\&quot;cellHeader\\&quot;:\\&quot;GDNDD\\&quot;,\\&quot;cellContent\\&quot;:\\&quot;Genetic Determinants of Neurological and Developmental Disorders (GDNDD) is an IRB-approved research study that uses cutting-edge genome sequencing to identify disease-causing genetic variants. Since starting in 2021, the Genetic Determinants of Neurological and Developmental Disorders (GDNDD) research study team has enrolled over 300 participants.\\&quot;,\\&quot;backgroundColor\\&quot;:\\&quot;mediumBlue\\&quot;},\\&quot;repeatableBoxes\\&quot;:[],\\&quot;blockType\\&quot;:\\&quot;bannerBlocks\\&quot;,\\&quot;blockStyle\\&quot;:\\&quot;deptHeader\\&quot;}&quot;],&quot;apiCallInformation&quot;:[&quot;{}&quot;]}\"><\/som-cell>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20688 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2025\/04\/Picture1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"210\" height=\"163\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"intro-som\"><h2><em>Purpose of GDNDD\n             <\/em><\/h2><p>The purpose of the GDNDD study is to better understand how genetic changes affect people with neurological and developmental disorders, such as epilepsy (a seizure disorder).<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg btn-block  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#gdndd-team\">Team<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg btn-block  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#gdndd-collaborators\">Collaborators<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div role=\"tablist\" class=\"panel-group yourcustomclass oscitas-bootstrap-container\" id=\"unc-accordion-0\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-0\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-0\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-0\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-0\">\n                Who can participate?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">Anyone with a history of seizures without a known genetic cause can participate.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-1\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-1\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-1\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-1\">\n                What does participation involve?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">For those who choose to participate, we will request a blood sample from the patient and, if possible, from two biological relatives. Additionally, the study team will collect medical history to better understand the significance of any genetic findings.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-2\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-2\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-2\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-2\">\n                Is there a cost to participate?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">No, there is no cost to participate, and we do not provide financial compensation. However, by participating, you will receive genetic testing and potential access to genetic counseling.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-3\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-3\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-3\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-3\">\n                Why does GDNDD prioritize inclusion?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<ul>\n<li>Groups who are medically underserved are often underrepresented in research.<\/li>\n<li>Rare genetic changes can have unclear relevance, especially for individuals from different backgrounds.<\/li>\n<li>GDNDD prioritizes inclusion, following the NINDS Strategic Plan and the NHGRI Strategic Vision, both of which emphasize the importance of inclusion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Interested in participating?<\/h2>\n<p>Contact the study team by email at <a href=\"mailto:GDNDD@neurology.unc.edu\">GDNDD@neurology.unc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"gdndd-team\"><h2 class=\"section-som\"><span>Team<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2>Core Study Team<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-8896 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2020\/08\/SenyeneHunter_200x265-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Senyene Hunter, MD, PhD\" width=\"150\" 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id=\"gdndd-collaborators\"><h2 class=\"section-som\"><span>Collaborators<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<a class=\"btn btn-default btn-lg btn-block  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmacy.unc.edu\/directory\/erin-heinzen\/\">Heinzen Lab - Malformations of Cortical Development (MCD)<\/a>\n<a class=\"btn btn-default btn-lg btn-block  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genysis\/\">Clinical Genomic Analysis (GENYSIS) Core<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<a class=\"btn btn-default btn-lg btn-block  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ppmh\/\">Program for Precision Medicine in Health Care (PPMH)<\/a>\n<a class=\"btn btn-default btn-lg btn-block  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" 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Contact the study team by email at GDNDD@neurology.unc.edu. &nbsp; Core Study Team Senyene Hunter, MD, PhD Principle Investigator Assistant Professor of Neurology Co-founder and Research Core Leader of the UNC Epilepsy Neurogenetics Initiative Previous Members Cristian Gonzalez Rodriguez, Sheila Joshi, and Clarisa Garcia. 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