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Exciting Research Opportunity!

Date: 12 Mar, 2025  No Comments  Alstrom Admin

Exciting Research Opportunity: Investigating Neuropathy and Ophthalmic Biomarkers in Alström Syndrome We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity to take part in a ground-breaking research study led by Professor Tarek Hiwot from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and Professor Mitra Tavakoli from the University of Exeter. This study aims to better understand and assess pain and neuropathy in


All Ears Radio – Goes Live!

Date: 13 Jan, 2025  No Comments  Alstrom Admin

All Ears Radio – Goes Live! Where every story finds a listener… All Ears Radio has been designed for visually impaired radio lovers! ​Our very own Abdullah is not only part of the All Ears Radio team but provides a fascinating ‘Hear Me Out’ podcast series for you to listen to in your own time.


Hot off the press… winter newsletter out now!

Date: 18 Dec, 2024  No Comments  Alstrom Admin

Wising you all a lovely time over the festive period. Grab something warm to drink and take 5 minutes to read these uplifting family stories, updates from the conference and how to stay well over the winter period in our latest Winter newsletter. Please download your PDF version HERE or a plain text version HERE   Please


Christmas Cracker!

Date: 18 Dec, 2024  No Comments  Alstrom Admin

We have a special treat for you… At the recent ASUK Conference, Aisha from the AS Culture Family Forum got us all in the Christmas spirit by singing Mariah Carey’s All I want for Christmas! …and here it is, just click on the link below so you can watch too… Wishing you all a very


Don’t send me a card!

Date: 11 Dec, 2024  No Comments  Alstrom Admin

Supporting ASUK at Christmas. With the cost of postage going through the roof and us all looking for ways to help and support one another over the festive period… Why not give a donation instead of sending Christmas cards this year… and bring joy to families and individuals affected by Alström Syndrome across the UK.


Journey to Diagnosis Report – out now!

Date: 19 Aug, 2024  No Comments  Alstrom Admin

Journey to Diagnosis Report Let’s set the scene, the joy of having your first born turns to despair as you know something just isn’t quite right. They have an un-controllable hunger, they are gaining weight at a rapid rate and the wobbly eyes and shying away from the light, which you thought was normal for