Research Progress Related to Marfan Syndrome

NIAMS supports translational and clinical research at universities and other organizations throughout the country that are studying Marfan syndrome to better understand the cause and treatments, in hopes to prevent and cure the disorder.

Research topics include:

• Genetics of inheritable connective tissue disorders to better understand the gene mutations.
• Treatments for heart and eye complications related to Marfan syndrome.
• Medication trials to help treat and prevent heart-related complications.
• Tools to monitor the health of children to help prevent complications and manage the disorder.
• Long-term management and healthy lifestyle interventions and their impact on quality of life and health.
• Surgical treatments and tools to manage aortic aneurysms.