WHO:	The University of California, Davis, M.I.N.D. Institute and the National Fragile X Foundation will present a seminar for patients and family members highlighting new research on fragile X syndrome, the most common cause of inherited mental retardation and one cause of autism and learning disabilities. The seminar is held in conjunction with National Fragile X Awareness Day.

WHAT:	The nation’s leading fragile X physicians and scientists will present the latest advances in: Neurobiology Molecular genetics Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia (FXTAS) Early diagnosis Hyperarousal, stress and aggression Collaborative research Prevalence studies and fragile X impacts For the complete agenda and speaker lineup visit www.FragileX.org.

WHEN:	July 22, 2005, 1-5 p.m. PST (United States)

WHERE:	UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute, 2825 50th Street, Sacramento, Calif. For driving directions, visit www.mindinstitute.org.

BACKGROUND:	The UC Davis M.I.N.D. (Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders) Institute is a collaborative center for research into the causes, preventions and treatments of neurodevelopmental disorders. The institute is home to the Fragile X Research and Treatment Center funded by the National Institutes of Child Health and Development (NICHD). The National Fragile X Foundation serves the fragile X community with information, referrals, emotional support, educational materials and conferences, research support and legislative advocacy.

WEBCAST:	URL: http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=29389 Event ID: 29389 Requires Windows Media or Real Player For more information, contact the National Fragile X Foundation at (925) 938-9300 or (800) 688-8765.



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