In Search of Giants: The Quest to Find the Genetic Giants of Northern Ireland
Embark on an extraordinary journey to discover the science, history, and wonder of genetic gigantism through the stories of those affected by this rare condition and the groundbreaking research that continues to uncover its mysteries.
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Ordering details:
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Colleen Snyder, Linden, Virginia, United States
Colleen Snyder is an Irish American and the first person in the U.S. identified with the Northern Ireland variant of the AIP genetic mutation. This book represents a journey of discovery when she meets Brendan, another person who shares her diagnosis of gigantism, and learns about her Irish ancestors who left County Tyrone during the Great Famine in 1861. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post and Destinations magazine. More information about Colleen can be found at her website: www.colleensnyder.net
Brendan Holland, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Brendan Holland lives in Dungannon, County Tyrone in the center of the geographic hotspot for the AIP genetic mutation in Northern Ireland. This book gives voice to his story about his deep family roots in Mid-Ulster in County Tyrone, his life as a giant in Northern Ireland, and his historical research into local giant lore and legend. Brendan was featured in the 2009 documentary Charles Byrne, the Irish Giant directed by Ronan McCloskey and in the 2016 BBC documentary The Giant Gene. He has been interviewed by the NBC Today Show, BBC Radio 4, Irish Examiner, RTE Radio 1, and the BBC World Service.
FIPA WEBSITE
Familal isolated pituitary adenoma (FIPA) is a pituitary tumor that is caused by a genetic mutation that runs in a family. The AIP ARG304STOP gene mutation that is found in Northern Ireland is one type of FIPA. For more information about FIPA in general and more detailed information about the AIP mutation found in Northern Ireland, go to the Queen Mary University of London website https://www.qmul.ac.uk/fipa-patients/
CONTACT US
We are committed to reaching out and finding families affected by the AIP genetic mutation. We want to hear your story. You can contact Colleen Snyder at info@insearchofgiants.org or go to her website at www.colleensnyder.net. You can reach Brendan Holland at brendan@promaxequipment.com.