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Resources for Health Care ProfessionalsRead our DICER1 Syndrome literature review made by experts in the field. Learn more about the disease and how you can collaborate with our research by sending your samples to be tested for free. -
Resources for Patients and FamiliesWhat does a DICER1 Syndrome diagnosis mean for you or your children? Learn more about DICER1 Syndrome. Learn how you can help researchers that are actively searching for more answers. -
Resources for Genetic ResearchersParticipate in the battle against DICER1 Syndrome. Understanding the contribution of variants in the DICER1 gene is the first step. Register to gain access to our Pan-Canadian database.
The establishment of this research network aims to identify affected families across Canada and to collect epidemiological data and biological samples for research purposes. In the long term, research into understanding the DICER1-related processes disrupted in mutation carriers may lead to important new insights that could influence the way pediatric cancer is prevented, diagnosed and treated. In the short term, the information acquired in this project will immediately impact affected families by enabling mutation carrier children to receive improved surveillance and early detection of DICER1-related tumors. We believe this network will contribute to improved awareness of the DICER1 pleiotropic tumour predisposition syndrome and its clinical features amongst Canadian pediatricians.
This website provides information on the DICER1 pleiotropic syndrome. We have created an anonymized database containing information on sample availability for DICER1 related projects. Samples in the database could be made available to other researchers showing they have valid academic credentials from a research institute.
This research project is conducted with support from the C17 and the HC Criança Ribeirão Preto - University of São Paulo, and funded by the Childhood Cancer Canada Foundation.
