"F101G fills a gap that still existed, that of support for genetic research" by Cécile Chabot


Capsule, 2018 /Friday, June 8th, 2018

1. could you introduce yourself?

My name is Cécile Chabot. I have Marfan syndrome. I participated in the activities of ABSM, I founded this association with other directors. I am particularly interested in F101G for the hope that it gives us in terms of fundamental research.

2. Why do you support the project 101 genomes Marfan of the Fondation 101 Génomes ?

Because there is a big question about Marfan that is the variability of the expression of the disease. It is a true unknown always for us: why some people are more affected by the syndrome and why some are less affected. Basic genetic research is a lead for me to give answers to this question of variation in the expression of the disease.

3. as a person concerned with Marfan syndrome, what do you expect from the 101 genomes project?

My hopes are on two levels: on a personal level, whether this could allow the people who follow me to refine the strategies of care in the long term but also, more generally compared to other people with Marfan's disease, power, if for example myself I was participating in the test sample, help to better understand the disease and help them to receive more appropriate, more targeted care. In conclusion, for me, the F101G fills a gap that still existed, which is that of support for genetic research, that is what I find particularly important.

Mrs Cécile Chabot, DES European law,
Master in law, lawyer.

 

 

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