UCSF launching new treatment center to treat rare Gould Syndrome

Today marks Rare Disease Day, a day designed to bring awareness to the 300 million people worldwide affected by rare diseases and conditions. UCSF is launching a first of its kind Center of Excellence focused entirely on studying and treating a rare disease called Gould Syndrome. which was named after the UCSF geneticist who discovered it. KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Dr. Douglas Gould about his discovery in 2003, how many people might be affected by the condition and what can be done to treat it.