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Sep 14

Register – Perth Meeting, 26th November

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Aug 17

CJD Conference 2022 – Registrations now open

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Jul 05

Run or Ride for Ronnie – Fundraising Event

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May 09

Link to Article: Concordance of CSF RT-QuIC across the European Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease surveillance network

By CJDSGN News, Research

Link: Concordance of CSF RT-QuIC across the European Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease surveillance network

from Doc Wire News.

Article originally published National Library Medicine

May 03

Link to article: Mad cow disease ban for blood donations from UK residents lifted in Australia by TGA

By CJDSGN News

Link: Mad cow disease ban for blood donations from UK residents lifted in Australia by TGA

from ABC News

Mar 28

Article: Early Diagnosis of V180I Genetic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease at the Preserved Cognitive Function Stage

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Early Diagnosis of V180I Genetic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease at the Preserved Cognitive Function Stage

from Cureus Journal of Medical Science

Mar 22

Podcast: In conversation with… John Collinge

By CJDSGN News, Research

John Collinge (MRC Prion Unit, University College London, London, UK) discusses a first-in-human treatment programme to give PRN100, an anti-prion-protein monoclonal antibody, to patients with Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease; the report is published in the April issue of The Lancet Neurology.

In Conversation with… John Collinge (link to podcast with listing options)

Mar 22

Article: Prion protein monoclonal antibody (PRN100) therapy for Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease: evaluation of a first-in-human treatment programme

By CJDSGN News, Research

Article: Prion protein monoclonal antibody (PRN100) therapy for Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease: evaluation of a first-in-human treatment programme

TLN_April2022_p342_354 (pdf)

The Lancet Neurology April2022 p342_354 (online)

from The Lancet Neurology

Dec 07

Paper: Comparing anti–aging hallmark activities of Metformin and Nano-PSO in a mouse model of genetic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

By CJDSGN News

A comparison of Granagard and Metformin as ageing hallmarks in the Tg E200K model.

Comparing anti–aging hallmark activities of Metformin and Nano-PSO in a mouse model of genetic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.pdf

from Neurobiology of Aging

Nov 11

Memorial Wall 2021

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CJD Support Group Network

3 months ago

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A second human clinical trial for prion disease is now underway—an important and hopeful step forward for our community. Today the Broad Institute, Cambridge MA, officially announced that NN112 or PRiSM, their clinical trial of a divalent siRNA for prion disease, is enrolling. Please find a community statement attached.Additional resources:[clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07444580/][www.cureffi.org/.../divalent-sirna-clinical.../][www.prionalliance.org/.../first-in-human-trial-of...]For this trial sites recruiting will only be in USA. For families and individuals impacted, this represents more than progress in science; it brings renewed hope for treatments, answers, and ultimately a cure. We are grateful to the researchers, participants, and advocates helping move this critical work forward. ... See MoreSee Less
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3 months ago

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Bridge to Brisbane run/walk.CJD Support Group Network has been registered as a Charity for this event, and if you would like to join our Group: Team Prion we could all meet up and run or walk together.Date: Sunday 13th September 2026.Registrations are now Open! Early bird rates are til 30th June.When Registering Group: Team PrionPIN: PrionSelect Charity page: CJD Support Group NetworkSo gather your friends and family, order a CJD t-shirt from our website and let's raise awareness and have some fun!Let us know if your in and we can make a messenger group to keep in touch. ... See MoreSee Less

Bridge To Brisbane | Queensland's Largest Fun Run

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Join thousands of runners, walkers, and wheelers as we take over the Gateway Bridge on Sunday 13 September 2026 for an unforgettable morning.
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3 months ago

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If you live in or near Brisbane and want to participate and join this event to raise awareness and funds for CJD/prion disease you can register your team using the link below.The CJD Support Group Network has been added to 2026 Transurban Bridge to Brisbane!Sunday 13th September 2026You can register as an individual or create a team in memory of your loved one. You can also create fundraising pages for this event to raise money for CJD/prion disease research in Australia. ... See MoreSee Less

2026 Transurban Bridge to Brisbane | CJD Support Group Network

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Get ready to RUN FOR FUN when Queensland’s biggest, brightest, and best-loved fun run returns for it’s 30th Birthday in 2026! The Transurban Bridge to Brisbane will welcome an estimated 40,000 peo...
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4 months ago

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ION717 trial re-opens with 3rd dosing regimen

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Ionis Pharmaceuticals is adding a third dosing regimen to PrProfile, its Phase 1/2a trial in symptomatic prion disease.
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Clinical Trial Update for Prion Diseases, December 2024 – CJD Support Group Network Australia

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December 2024 December 30th, 2024 – Enrolment is now complete for the Ionis Phase 1/2a clinical trial of ION717 called PrProfile for symptomatic prion disease patients. Updates will be provided as t...
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