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San Antonio council recognizes Chromosome 18 research center and student team bound for China
Summary
Council members honored the Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society and its founder Dr. Janine Cody for 35 years of work, and recognized Las Palmas Leadership School students who will compete at the Destination Imagination Global Finals in China.
During the June 4 meeting, Council member Aldrete Gabito recognized the Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society and introduced Dr. Janine Cody, founder and director of the Chromosome 18 Clinical Research Center at UT Health San Antonio. Council members noted the registry's global reach, cited that more than 8,000 families are connected and over 700 people are enrolled in research, and said the center celebrates 35 years in 2026.
Dr. Cody thanked the city and community partners for supporting rare-disease research and family connections. Council members described San Antonio as a hub for research and treatment related to chromosome 18 conditions; the registry's family conference was noted as taking place July 12—15 at a local river venue with about 400 expected attendees.
The mayor and council also recognized Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls (Edgewood ISD) and named students Cora Moffitt, Sophia Thames and Roxy De Leon, who will travel to China to participate in the Destination Imagination Global Finals. The students were introduced and their principal spoke on their behalf, and council members offered congratulations and best wishes.
Both recognitions were ceremonial; no policy or budget vote was associated with these recognitions at this meeting.
