The father of modern genetics, Jérôme Lejeune, discovered the extra chromosome 21 responsible for the condition known as Down Syndrome-which is called Trisomy 21. He received many international awards, including the Kennedy Foundation Award and the William Allan Memorial Award of the American Society of Human Genetics.
Inspired by a deep belief that a cure for Trisomy 21 would one day be found and that medicine has a duty to serve society’s weakest members, Lejeune dedicated his life to research and caring for the intellectually disabled. His 21 Thoughts perfectly capture the spirit of the Jérôme Lejeune Foundation, which continues his work today by serving thousands of patients with Trisomy 21.
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