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CTNNB1 Foundation

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Medical researchHealth
NGOInternational reach
Profile last updated: July 13, 2026

About

CTNNB1 Foundation is a non-governmental organisation based in Ljubljana, Slovenia working on medical research, health.

The CTNNB1 Foundation is a research-driven non-profit based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, focused on developing gene-related treatments for CTNNB1 syndrome, a severe neurodevelopmental disorder affecting walking, speech and independent living. Its main programme is URBAGEN, a gene replacement therapy that has received EMA Orphan Drug Designation and has a clinical trial application submitted to the EMA. The foundation works with research institutes, laboratories and manufacturers, funds its work through donations, campaigns and government support, and runs awareness activities such as international CTNNB1 syndrome conferences and resources for medical teams and families.

Location

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Organisation type

NGO

Focus areas

CTNNB1 syndromegene therapyrare diseaseneurodevelopmental disordermedical research

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Medical researchHealth

Works for

ChildrenPatientsFamilies

How they work

ResearchAwareness & education

Programmes

URBAGEN gene replacement therapy

Medical research · Slovenia

Gene replacement therapy delivering a functional CTNNB1 gene to the brain for CTNNB1 syndrome, with preclinical and regulatory studies completed and a clinical trial application submitted to the EMA.

GAIN-CTNNB1 clinical trial

Medical research · Slovenia

Clinical trial of the URBAGEN gene therapy recruiting participants aged 2-12 years with CTNNB1 syndrome.

CTNNB1 Natural History Study

Medical research

Global study collecting data on CTNNB1 syndrome to support research, families and patient care.

Countries of operation

Slovenia

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsGovernment fundingCorporate partnerships

Ways to support

DonateFundraiseMembershipCorporate partnership

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Children's Medical Research Institute, The Jackson Laboratory, Charles River, National Institute of Chemistry Ljubljana, Viralgen, CIMA Universidad de Navarra, Czech Centre for Phenogenomics, Labena, CTNNB1 Association Spain, Palčica Pomagalčica

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