Cecilia is part of a clinical research study led by world-leading Meniere’s disease researcher Professor Jose Antonio Lopez-Escamez, who is driving innovative research into the genetic influences of the disease. His team has discovered a rare GJD3 gene mutation which could greatly inform future treatment of the disease, and his investigators have developed the first humanised model of the disease ahead of gene therapy. Cecilia is pleased to be part of the ground-breaking work.
“I hope that by being involved I may help progress crucial research for this little-known condition, and I may help my children or other families. “If in 10 years there is a solution, I am going to be there. “I have also greatly appreciated being able to share my experience with the research team, who understand what I am living with. I have found that most people don’t have a good knowledge or understanding of the illness, even local doctors and specialists, so it’s important to be able to discuss the condition with researchers at the forefront of the science into the disease.”
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