Finding treatments and improving care for children and adults with a CASK disorder
What we do
CASK Research partners with clinicians and scientists to advance understanding and develop treatments for CASK-related disorders. Since 2022, UK research has grown from zero to at least five universities working towards targeted therapies — growth driven directly by the work of the CASK Research Foundation.
The CASK documentary
What is CASK?
CASK is the name of a gene essential for healthy development of the brain. Mutations in this gene cause a range of disorders that all affect brain function.
What is CASK? →Counting CASK
Help us know how many people in the world have a CASK disorder. Every registered patient makes clinical trials, treatments and care more achievable.
Register on Counting CASK →Don't speak English? Other languages are available on our CASK Registries page.
We can do this together
We have no government funding — all our funds come from community fundraisers and grants.
Support us →Latest news
Jun 2026
Founder Laura Hattersley speaks at the University of Cambridge about the mental health toll of CASK disorders
May 2026
Welcome to the New CASK Research Website
May 2026
Joanne and Alice steal hearts at the London marathon!
May 2026
New Gene Therapy Study Receives Funding
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Supporting families
We bring families together through annual UK meet-ups, provide clear and accessible information about the disorder through dedicated booklets, and offer mental health support to families living with CASK-related conditions.
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Our partnerships
We believe working together is the only way to move forwards.
Research
We fund and support vital research, including innovative gene therapy, animal models for drug screening, and studies exploring the full range of symptoms and behavioural impacts of CASK-related disorders.
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