The World's 1st Warburg Micro Syndrome Conference
Warburg Micro Syndrome affects 1 in 4 million people. It is an extremely rare genetic disease. Babies are born with cataracts, amall eyes, and brain malformations. This conference, funded by 2 UK charities, Popsy and Genetic Disorders UK, aims to improve prognosis information for families around the world, raise awareness, and encourage research into this cruel genetic condition.
Long Island is home to the 2 oldest Warburg Micro Syndrome patients in the world, Maryellen and Kevin Burke. For more information, please see www.warburgmicrosyndrome.org
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