Cortney Gensemer

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Update On Gene Linked to Hypermobile EDS

A new study, led by Dr. Cortney Gensemer, marks a genetic breakthrough in hEDS research. The KLK15 variant (p.Gly226Asp) has been identified as a direct disease-causing gene in hypermobile EDS, causing connective tissue dysfunction and immune system dysregulation.

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Norris Lab Finds HEDS Gene: Kallikrein

Chronic Pain Partners is excited to share a significant breakthrough from the Norris Lab regarding hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS). After a long wait, the research, spearheaded by Dr. Cortney Gensemer, identifying a genetic variant associated with hEDS has been published, pinpointing mutations in the Kallikrein gene family.  The Kallikrein gene family, known for encoding enzymes […]

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EDSed Episode 1: The Norris Lab

EDSed is our new series of full-length interviews with international EDS experts.  These educational interview series with journalistic (news) quality is complementary to our webinar recordings and another free resource we provide for our community. All films are produced by journalist, and We Are Visible filmmaker Karina Sturm and sponsored by Chronic Pain Partners. You […]