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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2024 · 33 MIN

Adopting a Rare Son with Paul Compton

from Patient Empowerment Program: A Rare Disease Podcast

Paul Compton and his wife Andrea chose to start a family through adoption. Unknown to anyone, one of their adopted boys, Taeson, was the inheritor of DRPLA, a progressive brain disorder caused by a mutation in the ATN1 gene. Determined to find a treatment and advocate for their son and others with the disease, the Comptons established CureDRPLA. In early 2024, Taeson received his initial treatment with an ASO discovered and developed by n-Lorem. Paul discusses his family’s journey and shares his observations of Taeson's progress since beginning treatment. In This Episode We Discuss: 3:05 – Paul's origins in business and finance 4:32 - Investment banking is different than traditional banking 7:27 – Opposites attract – Meeting his wife, Andrea, and starting a family through adoption 10:06 – Paul’s son, Tayson, has a progressive brain disorder known as DRPLA, which is caused by a mutation in the ATN1 gene; Discovering the idea of n-Lorem 16:03 – Tayson’s journey to a diagnosis 23:00 – The deterioration of his abilities over the years 25:00 – The progress Paul has observed in his son since initial treatment Links: Take our survey and receive an n-Lorem Store coupon code Register for the 2024 Nano-rare Patient Colloquium / October 30-31, 2024 Make Hope Possible with a donation

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