Centers of Excellence
We are excited to announce the institutions chosen as Team Telomere’s Centers of Excellence (CoE) for Telomere Biology Disorders.
These centers have been carefully selected based on their work and commitment to advancing coordinated and comprehensive care, advocacy, support, education, collaboration, and research for the Telomere Biology Disorder community.
Our designated Centers of Excellence will serve as guides for patients and clinical centers seeking trusted, high-quality care. We are honored to partner with these exceptional centers and look forward to seeing their impact on the Telomere Biology Disorder community.
The Centers of Excellence are organized into three tiers, with tier 1 being the highest level. These designations are based on an institution’s demonstrated work and current access to recommended specialists, management and treatment options, and resources while accounting for geographical access and presence.
For more information on each Centers of Excellence and how to connect with them, please use the interactive map and information below.
Community Feedback
We are calling Telomere Biology Disorder community members to share their experiences with care centers providing TBD care. If you have received care or are currently receiving at one of the centers listed above, we would especially value your feedback. Your insights are extremely valuable in helping us identify centers that provide trusted, high-quality care for TBDs. We invite you to fill out the short survey below with your experiences and thoughts.
Interested in Becoming a Center of Excellence?
The application cycle for Team Telomere’s Centers of Excellence will open once every two years, beginning in February and closing in April.
We are excited to share key dates for our current Centers of Excellence application cycle:
• New Center Applications Open: February 2, 2026 Application if your institution is interested in becoming a new Team Telomere Center of Excellence.
• Renewal Applications for Existing Centers Open: February 9, 2026 All currently designated Centers of Excellence will be invited to participate in the renewal process.
Questions can be directed to [email protected].
The Centers of Excellence application is now open and available at the link below.
Benefits of Being a Designated Team Telomere Centers of Excellence for Telomere Biology Disorders
- Formal Listing: CoEs are listed on Team Telomere’s official website and CoE heat map. This listing highlights the details of the center, specialists available, and steps on how patients can get connected, helping patients and other care centers easily find and connect with the center.
- Increased Visibility: Team Telomere will regularly communicate about CoEs through mass and individual communications with the community. Social media posts and direct correspondence with newly-diagnosed individuals will be utilized to increase visibility and patient engagement.
- Collaborative Network: CoEs gain increased access to a collaborative network of other centers dedicated to excellence in the TBD community. Sharing best practices with other members will lead to improved patient care, management, treatment approaches, and expanded research collaboration. CoE meetings are facilitated by Team Telomere to promote collaboration.
- Expanded Patient Referrals: CoEs should anticipate a growth in patient referrals from other institutions and organizations, resulting in an increased patient base and enhanced clinical experience.
- Enhanced Credibility: Being part of Team Telomere’s CoE program will enhance the center’s credibility within the scientific and medical community.
- Recognition for Leading Efforts in TBD Space: CoEs are recognized as leading efforts in the TBD field. By being part of this dynamic network, CoEs will contribute to advancements in comprehensive and coordinated care, while advancing education, advocacy, and research, establishing themselves as forefront and cornerstone centers in the field.
Contact Us
Please direct any questions regarding Team Telomere’s Centers of Excellence to [email protected].
