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Adults With PWS: Aging and Health - What Families Should Know

Adults with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) can experience earlier-onset changes in health and daily functioning. During a 55‑minute presentation at the United in Hope PWS conference, Dr. Laura de Graaff (Erasmus MC, Rotterdam) discussed practical steps ...
September 17, 2025 Read More

Topics: Adults

How 10 FPWR Families Turned Hope Into Action and How You Can Too

Thinking about fundraising for PWS research but not sure where to start? You’re in good company! These 10 parents all started in the same place—unsure, maybe even a little intimidated. But they took the leap. Not because it was easy, but because they...
September 10, 2025 Read More

Topics: Stories of Hope

PWS Clinical Trials Alert

FPWR maintains the latest clinical trial information so that you can stay abreast of trial opportunities. Some trials require in-person visits, while others can be completed remotely. Some trials are testing new drugs, while others are intervention (...
September 8, 2025 Read More

Topics: Research

Soleno Therapeutics Releases a Statement to the PWS Community

A message from Soleno Therapeutics to our PWS Community:
August 26, 2025 Read More

What's Happening in PWS Research: Summer 2025

Welcome to an inside look at some of the impactful research taking place to improve the lives of individuals with Prader–Willi syndrome (PWS). In this interview, four FPWR research team members—Theresa Strong, Lauren Schwartz-Roth, Marc Ridilla, and ...
August 19, 2025 Read More

Topics: Research

Honoring Leaders Who Inspire: 2025 FPWR Award Recipients

Each year, the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (FPWR) recognizes outstanding individuals who have made a profound difference in the lives of those affected by Prader-Willi syndrome. This year, we are thrilled to honor two remarkable leaders at o...
August 18, 2025 Read More

Welcoming Karla Blair and Nicci Peterson to the FPWR Team

We’re excited to introduce two new members of the FPWR team: Karla Blair and Nicci Peterson! As parents, advocates, and passionate members of the PWS community, Karla and Nicci bring heartfelt commitment and a personal perspective to our work. Their ...
August 12, 2025 Read More

Topics: News

Should I Talk with My Child About Their PWS Diagnosis?

How should I talk with my child about their PWS diagnosis? This is a question many parents ask as their child grows, and differences between them and their typical peers may become more apparent. Will discussing the PWS diagnosis empower their child ...
July 29, 2025 Read More

Topics: Research

Exploring the HERO Trial: Investigating ARD‑101 for Hyperphagia in PWS

We recently hosted a webinar featuring Dr. Tien Lee and Dr. Manasi Jaiman of Aardvark Therapeutics. They dove into the science and promise behind ARD‑101—an innovative oral medication aimed at curbing hyperphagia in individuals with Prader‑Willi synd...
July 23, 2025 Read More

Topics: Hunger Satiety, Clinical Trials Opportunities

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The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (federal tax id 31-1763110) is a nonprofit corporation with federal tax exempt status as a public charity under section 501(c)(3).

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