CASK is a gene essential for healthy brain development. Mutations in this gene cause a range of disorders including MICPCH. Children with MICPCH can have a multitude of problems, including intractable epilepsy, inability to feed or drink, inability to walk, low tone, poor balance, global developmental delay, vision and/or hearing loss.
February 28th is Rare Disease Day. This is THE day to raise awareness of CASK Disorders and all rare diseases. Rare Disease Day is a globally coordinated movement dedicated to rare diseases, striving for equity in social opportunities, healthcare, and…
Ever watched The Apprentice and shouted, “I could smash that!”Well… this is your moment. It’s time to straighten that power suit, gather your dream team, and dive head‑first into the legendary £50 Challenge. Your Mission You and your team will receive a £50 “seed…
CASK Research joined forces with the University of Cambridge to draw further insights into CASK disorders and update our current understanding. Read the full study now here. Read on to hear from the lead author Jessica Martin about what they…
Congratulation to Craig Hattersley who successfully ran an ultra-marathon from Aldershot to Portsmouth on November 8th to raise money for CASK Research. Craig is father to 8 year old Sarah who suffers from MICPCH. This incredible feat was on top…
Pauline Takes to the Skies for CASK Research! ✈️💙 Not many grandmothers would strap themselves to the top of a plane and soar through the skies at incredible speeds — but that’s exactly what Pauline Offen did to raise vital funds…
Rowlands Castle Open Gardens is back! With four new gardens on show, this is an event for everyone. Spend time strolling round this beautiful South Downs village. Get inspiration from gardens large and small, formal and informal. From cottage garden to designer garden, our open gardens are the perfect opportunity to get inspired.
Hampshire, UK, March 2025 - CASK Research have solidified their partnership with The University of Bristol to push forwards research into CASK-related disorders. The gift of £40,000 will ensure the University of Bristol continues to build upon its expertise in…
Rare Disease Day 2025 - Get Ready, Stay Hopeful! This year the CASK Coalition's campaign for rare disease day is "Get Ready, Stay Hopeful" What does this mean? It means that we are moving closer to clinical trials for our…
This study looked at 20 girls with CASK mutations, aged between 1 and 10 years. Each child received ACQUIRE Therapy for an average of 64 hours over four weeks.
Update from the CURE CASK project Reactivating the CASK gene - a gene therapy with promise What has CURE CASK funded? The CASK Coalition, funded, under the name of the CURE CASK campaign, the work of the Fink Lab, led…
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