The Norris Lab

06/15/2026

A peek into our summer in the Norris Lab 🧪🥼

06/08/2026

Congratulations Roman!!! 🧫

06/07/2026

Did you know that studies have found changes in certain complement protein levels in the serum of patients with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome? These proteins are key parts of the complement system, a part of the immune system that responds to invaders and triggers inflammation.

The graphic shows a finding from a recent study published by our lab: “Proteomic discoveries in hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome reveal insights into disease pathophysiology”

06/04/2026

MUSC News recently highlighter the 2026 MUSC MIND conference featuring a full day dedicated to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome research and advocacy. To learn more about emerging research, go to MUSC News and search for the article “It was Never in Your Head: EDS Reaches a turning point” 💙

https://www.musc.edu/content-hub/News/2026/06/01/it-was-never-in-your-head-eds-reaches-a-turning-point

06/03/2026

What’s your EDS research question? Add it to our virtual whiteboard to inform future research directions! 🔬🧑🏻‍🔬🧫🥼👩🏽‍🔬🩺⚕️🐁👩‍💻📝

We want to hear from you!!

Go to thenorrislab.com to add your question!

***Quick note for mobile users: the whiteboard visual is only available on desktop, but you can still share your research question by typing it into the chat box at the bottom of the home page or the EDS research page. To draw on the virtual whiteboard, please use a desktop! 💙💛

06/02/2026

Celebrating Dr. Westbury, a postdoctoral scholar and wonderful addition to the Norris Lab team!!!

05/26/2026

Overview of a systematic review of vascular aneurysms in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome subtypes!

05/20/2026

Follow along as we talk to Norris Lab staff how they got involved in EDS research and which accommodations they tend to use or appreciate in the lab! Making things accessible helps everyone. Accessibility is inclusivity
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05/19/2026

Check out our lunch and learn lecture on hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome! If you are a medical student interested in EDS and hEDS specifically, this free resource is available on The Norris Lab EDS Resources page or use the following link:

Our lunch & learn, “Is it Really That Rare? Rethinking hEDS in Everyday Practice,” brought together a room full of future clinicians ready to improve how Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is understood and treated.Dr. Norris introduced the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes, a group of connective tissue disorders tha...

05/19/2026

Quick breakdown about neurodivergence and hEDS / HSD from our global survey study on Diagnostic Challenges, Life-long Comorbidities, and Unmet Needs