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About Gaucher

Gaucher Disease is an autosomal recessive disease and the most common Lysosomal Storage Disorder. It is caused by deficiency of a specific enzyme in the body, caused by a genetic mutation received from both parents.

Research into the disease

The Association encourages and promotes scientific and medical research into Gaucher disease. Our aim is to improve therapeutic approaches and to ensure all such recognises the centrality of the Gaucher patient.

About Gauchers Association

The Gauchers Association provides support and advice to patients and their families, supports research, and provides educational opportunities to healthcare professionals to increase the knowledge of Gaucher Disease.

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In the news


Innovative Medicines Fund

Boris Johnson has announced that, if re-elected, the Conservatives would launch a £500m fund to give patients “quicker access to the most...

26 November 2019


An Insight from Gaucher patients aged 45 years and over in the UK

Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent research project into Gaucher patients experiences aged 45 and over in the UK; the results of whi...

06 November 2019


October 2019 News Bulletin

Click here to read all the latest news and updates from the Gauchers Association Our newsletter will be automatically emailed to you if you subscri...

02 October 2019


Published paper on wearable technology

We are delighted to share the published paper on experiences measuring disease activity and patient experience remotely using wearable devices an...

06 September 2019


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9th Neuronopathic Gaucher Disease Meeting

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