Fondation Jérôme Lejeune

Created in 1996 and recognised as being in the Public Interest, the Fondation Jérôme Lejeune works on the research of genetic intellectual disabilities: Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome), "Cri du chat" syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, monosomies... In order to find a treatment in the future to cure patients affected by intellectual deficiencies, the Fondation Jérôme Lejeune finances about 40 research programs all over the world each year. In France, it is the largest provider of funds for research on Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome).