716. Genetic Study of AFM

The Siegel Rare Neuroimmune Association (SRNA) is joined by Priya
Duggal, PhD, MPH to discuss the Genetic Study of Acute Flaccid
Myelitis (AFM) being conducted at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Duggal
discusses the eligibility of participants for the study, the
process for how to enroll, and what to expect as a participant.
She also discusses what researchers are hoping to learn about the
genetic aspect of AFM and how it will inform the way AFM is
treated. Finally, Dr. Duggal describes the processes she uses to
keep genetic and other personal information secure, so that the
information will never be used against participants. To enroll in
the Johns Hopkins Genetic Study of AFM, email Dr. Duggal at
pduggal@jhu.edu.