MEF2Cast
Haley and Eli, parents of a child with MEF2C Haploinsufficiency Syndrome (MCHS), speak to both other parents and scientific experts to inform, support, and build community around MCHS
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Nov. 28, 2025
Core Conversations: Susan Simmons
In this episode, we sit down with Susan Simmons to revisit her family’s powerful journey with her son, Andrew, who has autism and MEF2C haploinsufficiency syndrome. Susan reflects on Andrew’s early development, the long road ...
Nov. 14, 2025
Episode 29: Small Wins, Big Love with Shawnacy and Cody Bruce
In this episode, we sit down with Shawnacy and Cody Bruce, parents navigating the beautifully complex world of raising two daughters—one of whom, Boston, has developmental delays and CVI. With honesty, humor, and deep love, t...
Nov. 7, 2025
Episode 28: The Evolution of Imperfection with Dr Laurence Hurst
In this episode of MEF2Cast , we sit down with Dr. Laurence Hurst, Professor of Evolutionary Genetics at the University of Bath, to explore how imperfection drives evolution. Dr. Hurst breaks down the fundamentals of Darwinia...
Oct. 31, 2025
Core Conversations: MEF2C and the Immune System with Dr. Tim O'Sullivan
In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Tim O’Sullivan, a immunologist at UCLA, as well as his graduate student Cassidy Lee. Dr. O’Sullivan and Cassidy join us to discuss the emerging research on MEF2C’s role in immune funct...
Oct. 24, 2025
Episode 27: Parenting Through Diagnosis with Mariah and Adam Zwick
In this episode, we sit down with Mariah and Adam Zwick to discuss their journey raising Noah — a bright and determined little boy with a rare genetic condition. Mariah and Adam open up about the earliest signs that something...
Oct. 17, 2025
Episode 26: Gene Therapy Research with Dr. Steven Gray and Caroline Claflin
In this episode, we dive into the promising world of gene therapy with Dr. Steven Gray from the University of Texas Southwestern and Caroline Claflin, co-founder of the MEF2C Family Foundation. Dr. Gray shares his two-decade ...