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MassGeneral Hospital Down Syndrome Program

We are a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, serving people with Down syndrome of all ages.

We provide evidence-based clinical care, education, and cutting-edge research so that individuals with Down syndrome can reach their full potential. We are a subspecialty program in the Division of Medical Genetics. Originally started in 2006 as a clinic for adults with Down syndrome, the clinic was expanded in July 2012 to serve patients of all ages! Want to learn more about our Program?
- Twitter: http://twitter.com/MGHDownSyndrome
- Newsletters: http://goo.gl/hXDPfI

02/19/2026

Empower yourself with knowledge and join the conversation to support better care for the Down syndrome community. 💙✨

Join us Monday, March 16, 2026, from 12–1 pm ET for a virtual session: Current Updates and How to Measure Health in Down Syndrome.

Dr. Stephanie L. Santoro, Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and expert pediatric clinical geneticist, will guide us through the latest insights on medical care for individuals with Down syndrome. She’ll also share her groundbreaking research on developing new ways to accurately measure health — a crucial step toward improving health outcomes.

This free session welcomes patients, families, caregivers, staff, and the public. No registration needed — just click the link below to attend on 3/16 at 12pm!

https://mgb-org.zoom.us/j/87850408264

02/13/2026

United Dance Company Presents: Alice in Wonderland ✨🃏

This March 14-15 at the Boston University Dance Theatre, United Dance Company will debut the world premiere of an entirely new Alice in Wonderland—the first time the beloved story has been staged as a ballet in New England. Fully commissioned with original music, choreography, and costume design, this reimagined production explores transformation, curiosity, and identity through a modern classical lens.

At its heart, Alice in Wonderland celebrates individual uniqueness. The production reminds us that children perceive the world differently—and that those perspectives are not naïve, but vital in reshaping the world around them.

United Dance Company, Boston’s all-abilities ballet company, is nationally recognized for redefining what professional dance can look like. Diversity within the company extends across bodies, backgrounds, and perspectives, reflecting real communities and proving that when difference is valued, the work becomes stronger, more honest, and more human.

Time & Dates: 2 PM, March 14-15, 2026
Venue: The Boston University Dance Theatre, 915 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215
Ticket Pricing: Tickets $25-$45 (pay what you wish tickets available)
More information: https://www.uniteddance.org/alice-in-wonderland

01/13/2026

🌟 Do you have a child with asthma and elevated BMI? 🌟

Mass General Hospital is conducting a research study called CHAMPION to support children and families through a 1-year health program.

✔ Monthly visits with a doctor, dietitian, and community health worker
✔ Group visits with other families
✔ In-person or virtual options
✔ $25 gift card for each survey completed

👧🧒 Who can join?
Children ages 4–17 with asthma and elevated BMI
English- or Spanish-speaking families

Interested? Learn more and see if your family may be eligible!
https://redcap.partners.org/redcap/surveys/?s=TYL9PLFFX7HY7RDP

🌟 ¿Tiene un niño o niña con asma y un IMC elevado? 🌟

El Hospital General de Massachusetts (MGH) está realizando un estudio de investigación llamado CHAMPION para apoyar a niños y familias a través de un programa de salud de 1 año.

✔ Visitas mensuales con un médico, un dietista y un trabajador de salud comunitario
✔ Visitas grupales con otras familias
✔ Opción de participar en persona o de manera virtual
✔ Tarjeta de regalo de $25 por cada encuesta completada

👧🧒 ¿Quiénes pueden participar?
Niños de 4 a 17 años con asma e IMC elevado
Familias que hablen inglés o español

¿Le interesa saber más?
https://redcap.partners.org/redcap/surveys/?s=TYL9PLFFX7HY7RDP

11/07/2025

✨ The Extraordinary Nutcracker ✨
🎭 Dec 6–7, 2025 | 2 PM
📍 Calderwood Pavilion
🎟️ uniteddance.org/the-extraordinary-nutcracker

Discover how the Nutcracker came to be in this magical, narrated reimagining of the holiday classic — where storytelling meets world-class dance. Presented by United Dance Company, blending excellence, grit, and heart. 💫

Tickets on sale now!

10/17/2025

Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month, all!!

10/09/2025

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! 💙💛

To celebrate, DSC2U, our innovative online health tool for people with Down syndrome, is offering $25 off an Annual Subscription all month long.

Use code DSMONTH25 at checkout to save.
🔗 DSC2U.org/plans

With DSC2U, caregivers and adults with Down syndrome can receive personalized, expert-backed health and wellness recommendations from the comfort of home—no doctor’s visit required.

Every subscription helps keep this resource available for families everywhere.

Let’s celebrate this month by empowering healthier futures for people with Down syndrome! 💙

09/27/2025

Do you or a loved one have Down syndrome? Consider taking part in a clinical study testing an investigational vaccine to help us find a treatment for Alzheimer’s in people with Down syndrome. Dementia affects many people with Down syndrome, but there is currently no treatment available.

You may be able to join the ABATE Study if you:
• Have Down syndrome
• Are between 35 and 50 years old
• Have a study partner

If interested, please complete this screening survey. For more information you and your study partner can learn more by visiting Abate-study.com or by contacting us at 617-726-6297 or researchdownsyndrome@mgh.harvard.edu.

Survey link in bio!

09/26/2025

Do you wonder how your baby learns to move? Or when they will achieve milestones like crawling and walking?

In the pursuit to answer these questions, researchers at Boston University’s Infant Communication Lab are looking to better understand the everyday movements and activities of infants with Down syndrome and track their motor skills over time. This study is entirely observational and an important first step toward allocating resources and developing interventions designed to boost mobility for infants with Down syndrome. Your voluntary participation will help make this study a success!

09/24/2025

New research just published in the American Journal of Medical Genetics by Dr. Brian Skotko and other Down syndrome experts examined how national policies impact live births of babies with Down syndrome. Analyzing data from 33 countries over 30 years, researchers found that expanding access and reimbursement for prenatal screening is strongly associated with fewer live births of babies with Down syndrome, more so than religion, public opinions, or abortion reimbursement policies.

Read the full study here: https://doi.org/10.1002/ajmg.a.64228

09/13/2025

Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice? DSC2U is your trusted resource for clear, expert guidance on Down syndrome. From health and development to daily life tips, we make it simple. Subscribe now and get answers you can rely on.
Go to DSC2U.org/plans

09/09/2025

Down Syndrome and Menopause
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve care for individuals with Down syndrome at the MGH Down Syndrome Program, we are conducting a survey to better understand experiences around menopause.

👉 Do you have a loved one with Down syndrome who is female and is over 30 years old?

If so, we would greatly appreciate your input by completing our short survey here: https://redcap.link/DSPMenopause

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