Dr. Bing Siang Gan has been recognized by the Institute of Musculoskeletal Heath and Arthritis (IMHA) for his work with DC at the Lawson Health Research Institute in London Ontario.

In an article by Julia Capaldi (July 2004) she writes that Gan has been 'studying the molecular and cellular mechanisms of DC and have identified specific molecules that may be responsible for the disease process. They are currently investigating whether manipulation of these molecules may alter the characteristics of the disease'

She quotes Dr. Cyril Frank the IMHA's scientific director, ' Studies such as Dr. Gan's are important because they result in better understanding of the gentic and enviornmental causes of disease, as well as optimal methods of treatment to eliminate pain and disability'

Dr. Gan hopes his study will eventually lead to the development of alternative methods of diagnosis and treatment of Dupuytren's contracture, and possibly other close disorders such as desmoid tumors, hypertrophic scars and abnormal wound healing.

For further information google his name Dr. Bing Siang Gan

The observer

Thanks for the link Randy but I was not able to reach it that way so I

1. googled 'Canadian institute of health research' then once on the website home page,

2. clicked 'musculosceletal health and arthritis under the the 'find and institute' bar then,

3. found the search function on that page (bottom left of screen) then typed in 'dupuytren's contracture'

Presto, the info came up.

The observer

Google 'clinical trials dupuytren's contracture'. This brings up other research that is going on around the world that is listed on the net.

Don't know why I didn't think of this before. It's a useful way to search to keep updated.

I am in contact with Spanish speaking doctor who want to treat patient with mild case of Duypuytren Disease using (1) non proven suggestions from Dr Bing Siang Gan's team, or other techniques such as injectable form of the enzyme sometimes called AA4500 Cordase? Collagenase Santyl??

I would like to see what adverse affects collagenase will have on surrounding areas in the hand. Collagenase is powerful stuff and could destroy cells in the process.