The Foundation seeks to raise and direct funds to high-impact JPS studies—supporting pilots and collaborating with similar organizations and alliances to explore new research and therapeutic avenues.
Specific emphasis will be given to research focused on clarifying genotype-phenotype links of mutation-negative JPS carriers. Other emphasis will be placed on any potential undiagnosed diseases that could accompany JPS or mistakenly lead to a JPS diagnosis.
The Foundation will promote data and resource sharing with other non-profits, alliances and medical centers/researchers working on JPS and related polyposis syndromes.
2024 Pediatric Study on SMAD4 and BMPR1A Differences in Children with JPS
Helpful newer research showing that genetics may influence how JPS presents in children and why personalized screening matters.
Phenotypic Differences in Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome
Strong article explaining differences between SMAD4-related and BMPR1A-related JPS in understandable ways.
Clinical Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome
A newer guideline article emphasizing lifelong care, childhood-to-adulthood transition planning, and surveillance.
The Elijah Shivers JPS Foundation of Hope 