GeneQuest Foundation · FD/MAS in Poland

Fibrous dysplasia: knowledge, doctors, research.

Verified information about diagnostics and treatment, experienced doctors, and research updates - in one place, in Polish and English.

Photo from polymerase chain reaction training at the University of Gdańsk.

Photo from polymerase chain reaction training at the University of Gdańsk.

💛 We just got a diagnosis What is FD, how to confirm, what to do next 🤝 Living with FD Doctor database, treatment, support and meetings 🔬 I'm a doctor or researcher Open-source tools, research directions, collaboration
Most important message

Histopathology alone may not be enough

02 Warning

FD in children - surgery is not the standard

Leading centers (Leiden, Sapienza, UCSF) recommend observation until skeletal maturity if there's no pain or functional impairment. Consult an expert.

Sources: PubMed 38010041 · PMC6968989

03 Help

Looking for an experienced doctor?

We're building a database of doctors in Poland and Europe who have treated FD/MAS patients. Plus current clinical guidelines - to download and bring to your doctor.

Doctors and guidelines →
What we build at the foundation

Open-source tools for rare diseases

In development

Research Canvas

Iterative AI–researcher collaboration platform for rare disease research. Open-source. CLI MVP: June 2026.

Concept

Live Guidelines

AI monitors new publications, clinicians approve guideline changes. Continuously updated, version-controlled clinical knowledge.

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What we do

What we are doing right now

The foundation has been operating since December 2025. Key milestones from the first months - in short, with dates.

International anchor points

Leading FD/MAS centers and clinical guidelines

Endocrinology

Prof. N.M. Appelman-Dijkstra

Leiden UMC - Director of the International FD/MAS Consortium, ERN BOND reference center.

Pathology

Prof. Mara Riminucci

Sapienza University, Rome - world-class expert in FD histopathology.

Bone biology

Dr Edward Hsiao

UCSF Bone Biology, USA - research program on targeted therapies for FD, FD/MAS Alliance Scientific Advisory Board.

Full doctor database and materials for your physician →

You can help.

Every donation supports our knowledge base, doctor database, and tools for families with rare diseases.

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