Скорбь по поводу утраты посла PRF Сэмми Бассо

The Progeria Research Foundation is honoring the life of our Progeria researcher and PRF spokesperson, Sammy Basso. Sammy sadly passed away at the age of 28 on October 5, 2024.

Sammy was the oldest known person living with classic Progeria, which gave him a unique perspective on life and an extraordinary drive to connect with others. He was known and adored throughout the world for his phenomenal optimism, his infectious warmth and kindness, and boundless resilience.

As one of the first to participate in PRF’s clinical trials, Sammy became a tireless advocate for Progeria awareness at a young age. Sammy dedicated his adult life to contributing to scientific research—earning a master’s degree in molecular biology and later joining other world-class researchers on PRF’s core gene editing team.

He left behind a legacy of laughter, hope, and a passionate drive to advance the science of Progeria. We will treasure memories of our friend’s extraordinary zest for life and join millions of others who will miss him deeply, as we do what he would want us to: continue our fight for the cure.

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