Sammy Basso
Italian biologist and writer with progeria (1995–2024)
Sammy Basso (1 December 1995 – 5 October 2024) was an Italian biologist with progeria, and one of the oldest known survivors of the disease. Basso also took part in clinical trials for which he carried out research.
Early life and education
Basso was born in 1995 in Schio, Italy, and grew up in Tezze sul Brenta, a small town near Venice. At the age of 2, he was diagnosed with progeria, also known as Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that accelerates aging. In the world a mere 130 cases of progeria have been recognized. From the age of 5, he was a friend of Sam Berns, a person with the same condition. Despite the challenges, his family encouraged him to attend school and participate in everyday activities. He earned a master's degree in molecular biology, contributing to significant research efforts aimed at understanding and treating the disease.
Youth
Through research on the Internet, Basso's family found an American association, the Sunshine Foundation, and in 2000 began to participate in the world meetings that it organises every year for families with children with progeria. In addition, the family also started to attend European meetings organised by the Dutch association Progeria Family Circle in 2002.
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