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Trumbull Woman Being Honored for Work with Retts Syndrome
Monica Coenraads first became involved after her daughter was diagnosed with the disorder. She has helped raise $41 million for research.
A Trumbull woman is being honored by the UMass Medical School for her advocacy for those with Rett Syndrome.
Monica Coenraads first become involved with the syndrome when her two-year-old daughter was diagnosed with the neurological disorder. In 1999 she founded the Rett Syndrome Research Foundation.
Groundbreaking Work in 2007 demonstrated global reversal of symptoms in preclinical models.
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She also launched the Rett syndrome Research Trust. She has helped raise $41 million for research.
Coenraads will be honored at the school’s commencement and will receive an honorary degree.
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She resides in Trumbull with her husband and three children.
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