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The Jerome Lejeune Foundation announces the US portion of it's funding in the first cycle of 2013. The Jérôme Lejeune Foundation USA Announces Grant Funding to U.S. Researchers - September 18, 2013
2012 Sisley-Jerome Lejeune Prize Winner Makes Significant Discovery Dr. Roger Reeves Significantly Advances Understanding of the Biology of Down Syndrome - September 12, 2013
A Cure for Down Syndrome? A Cure Found for Down Syndrome? The Jerome Lejeune Foundation Corrects Misinterpretations - July 24, 2013
Saintly Inspiration: Lejeune Foundation Reports Progress NCRegister - July 10, 2013
Human Life in the Fast Lane: Conversing with Jérôme Lejeune The Catholic World Report - May 27, 2013
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About Jerome Lejeune Foundation USA

The Jerome Lejeune Foundation (France and the U.S.) was founded in 1996 to carry on the work of the legendary geneticist, Jerome Lejeune. Through its mission of research, care, and advocacy, the Jerome Lejeune Foundation serves those with Down syndrome and other genetic intellectual disabilities in a spirit of profound respect for their inherent human dignity, and that of all human persons.

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