William Baird is a molecular genetics graduate who is starting work in Veronica Kinsler’s team today at the UCL Institute of Child Health. His 3 year PhD project is funded entirely by Caring Matters Now. William will be working on cells in the laboratory trying to correct the gene mutation that causes CMN. This is a very important first step in investigating treatments for CMN that could, in the future be helpful for patients, and although it is early days we are very excited about the project.