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NP-C Corner
by Ellie
Influenced by her cousin's diagnosis of Niemann-Pick disease type C, follow Ellie in her journey to explore all things "Niemann-Pick".


Welcome to NP-C Corner
This is the first of (hopefully!) many blog posts to come. Who am I? My name is Ellie. I have two cousins who were diagnosed with...
Mar 5, 2023
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NP-C Corner: Hope on the Horizon
“Just go home and make memories” These words have rung in the ears of parents as a doctor drops a life-changing diagnosis of Niemann-Pick...
Ellie Van Velsen
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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NP-C Corner: Unpacking the Blood-Brain Barrier – A Key to NPC Treatment
The blood-brain barrier is a roadblock in NPC treatment, but new strategies aim to safely deliver therapies directly to the brain.
Ellie Van Velsen
Nov 8, 20243 min read
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NP-C Corner: Genetic Counselling and NPC
We invited our favourite Melbourne University volunteer to share his thoughts in this special edition of the NP-C Corner. Check it out!
Dave Badcock
Oct 8, 20242 min read
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NP-C Corner: Global Research is Lacking
Limited clinical trial opportunities and a decrease in global trials over the past 5 years means advocacy has never been more crucial.
Ellie Van Velsen
Aug 1, 20242 min read
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NP-C Corner: Living with Loss
There is no perfect grief guide for when this day comes, but there is information that can help people understand how to navigate grief.
Ellie Van Velsen
May 8, 20244 min read
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NP-C Corner: Losing the ability to eat safely
Sometimes you never realise what you have until it’s gone. Join Ellie as she explores what PEG feeding means for those living with NP-C.
Ellie Van Velsen
Apr 8, 20243 min read
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NP-C Corner: Everyone deserves to be seen
Do you use person-first or identity-first language? Ellie shares how she learned to be more inclusive of people with disabilities.
Ellie Van Velsen
Feb 8, 20242 min read
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NP-C Corner: Will I be a lab rat? An exploration of clinical trials in the world of Niemann-Pick.
Ellie explores what clinical trials are and how they impact patients of Niemann-Pick diseases.
Ellie Van Velsen
Jan 8, 20243 min read
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