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Haley and Eli, parents of a child with MEF2C Haploinsufficiency Syndrome (MCHS), speak to both other parents and scientific experts to inform, support, and build community around MCHS

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Episode 37: Therapy, Parenthood, and Family with Julia Irwin
Feb. 27, 2026

Episode 37: Therapy, Parenthood, and Family with Julia Irwin

In this episode of the MEF2Cast, we sit down with Julia Irwin , mom to Elsie, to share their family’s journey with MEF2C haploinsufficiency syndrome. Julia reflects on Elsie’s early birth and low birth weight, the first signs...
Core Conversations: Dr Christopher Cowan
Feb. 6, 2026

Core Conversations: Dr Christopher Cowan

In this episode of our Core Conversations series, we explore the critical role of MEF2C, a transcription factor that shapes early brain development and influences a wide range of neurological functions. This conversation unpa...
Core Conversations- Jennifer and Keith Aguirre
Jan. 30, 2026

Core Conversations- Jennifer and Keith Aguirre

Core Conversations are revisited episodes from our archives that still stick with us and feel especially relevant, offering meaningful insight for families in the MEF2C community. In this Core Conversations episode of the MEF...
Episode 36: Navigating MCHS with Helle and Andreas
Jan. 23, 2026

Episode 36: Navigating MCHS with Helle and Andreas

In this episode of MEF2Cast , we sit down with Helle and Andreas to share their family’s journey navigating life with MEF2C haploinsufficiency syndrome (MCHS). Helle reflects on the early signs that something was different, t...
Episode 35: Understanding Leucovorin with Dr. Elizabeth Laughlin, PharmD
Jan. 16, 2026

Episode 35: Understanding Leucovorin with Dr. Elizabeth Laughlin, PharmD

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Laughlin, PharmD, to explore the use of Leucovorin, a prescription form of folate, and its emerging role in supporting children with certain neurological and folate-related immu...
Episode 34: MEF2C Foundation Australia with Sean Rafferty and Claire Bothwell
Jan. 9, 2026

Episode 34: MEF2C Foundation Australia with Sean Rafferty and Claire Bothwell

In this episode, we sit down with Sean Rafferty and Claire Bothwell to talk about the creation of the Australian foundation dedicated to supporting families affected by MEF2C haploinsufficiency syndrome (MCHS). Sean and Clair...