Global Experts Advancing Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Research

Global Experts Advancing Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Research Meet the Scientists and Physicians Pushing the Boundaries of Understanding Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) is a rare and complex genetic disorder that affects many systems in the body, including vision, kidneys, weight regulation, and learning. Fortunately, a growing global network of researchers and clinicians are working tirelessly to improve diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for those living with BBS. Below is a list of experts who have contributed significantly to BBS research and care. This is not an all-inclusive list, but a great starting point to list out all the amazing researchers working on BBS: Experts in Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Professor Philip L. Beales, MD – UK Director of the Cilia Disorders Laboratory at University College London and a pioneer in identifying BBS-related genes. Founder of the UK's multidisciplinary BBS clinics. Dr. Elizabeth Forsythe, PhD – UK Clinical researcher and collaborator with Prof. Beales, focused on patient-centered outcomes and clinical care strategies for BBS.