T21RS Celebrates World Down Syndrome Day

T21RS celebrates World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, 2026 by supporting events that promote Down syndrome (DS) research. Across four continents, our members stand together to highlight the importance of advancing scientific understanding of DS. At the same time, we engage directly with individuals with DS and their families to strengthen dialogue and identify ways to improve quality of life.

We are pleased to share photos of T21RS members in action at your events. Here, our President, Dr. Renata Bartesaghi, meets with medical students at the University of Bologna, Italy, to teach about caring for individuals with DS and the promise of DS research.

We also invite T21RS members to submit their best photos for consideration to be featured on our website and in our newsletter.

Jon Pierce, PhD

T21RS General Secretary

jonps@utexas.edu