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Leslie B. Gordon is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Brown University and serves as the Medical Director of the Progeria Research Foundation. Her research focuses on Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS), a rare genetic disorder characterized by accelerated aging in children. Progeria results in severe cardiovascular issues, leading to a median lifespan of 13 years. Dr. Gordon co-founded the Progeria Research Foundation and has been pivotal in establishing its diagnostic testing program and medical research database. Through her rigorous clinical studies, she aims to expand understanding of the disease's phenotypes and explore potential treatment pathways, including the use of farnesyl transferase inhibitors. Dr. Gordon's ongoing longitudinal studies of Progeria patients seek to identify clinical markers of the disease to better assess treatment impacts for future clinical trials. She has contributed significantly to the understanding and management of Progeria through her numerous published works and innovative research projects.
Brown University • Providence, RI
Leading research in Pediatric Progeria and associated treatments.
Progeria Research Foundation • Natick, MA
Overseeing research initiatives and clinical studies related to Progeria.
Department: Department of Economics