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From NICU to Leading the Walk: Miles’ Story and the Power of One Small Step

When Carolyn’s son Miles was diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome, she faced a new world of unknowns. But it didn’t take long for her to channel that uncertainty into action. Now, in her second year hosting a One Small Step walk, Carolyn is rallying ...

June 4, 2025 Read More

Topics: Stories of Hope

Inside the Cell: MAGEL2 Mislocalization and What It Means for SYS Research

What if the key to treating a rare genetic condition lies not just in whether a protein is present—but in where it ends up inside the cell? This is the case with the MAGEL2 protein, which plays a critical role in cell function and is missing or alter...

May 27, 2025 Read More

Topics: Research, Schaaf-Yang Syndrome

RareCAP: A New Resource Bringing Expert PWS Care Within Reach

Finding a doctor who understands Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) isn’t always easy, especially in urgent or emergency situations. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new tool that puts trusted PWS medical guidance into the hands of those who need it ...

May 19, 2025 Read More

Topics: Resource Development, Parents, Advocacy

FPWR Announces 1st Round of 2025 Grants

We are pleased to announce the recipients of our first round of grants for 2025, totaling $1,198,949 in awards, as part of the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research’s (FPWR) ongoing commitment to advancing research in Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) and S...

May 14, 2025 Read More

Topics: Research, Schaaf-Yang Syndrome

Clinical Trials Matter: Three PWS Families Share Their Views

Harmony Biosciences recently met with three families impacted by Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) to better understand their views on clinical trials for PWS symptoms including excessive daytime sleepiness.

May 13, 2025 Read More

Topics: Clinical Trials

Can We Treat Circadian Rhythm Disruption in PWS? New Research Offers Hope

Human beings have adapted to our planet's 24-hour days. The body goes through daily cycles that affect things like metabolism, physical functions, and mood—these 24-hour cycles are called the circadian rhythm. What you may not know is that this adapt...

May 7, 2025 Read More

Topics: Research, Sleep

We Need 15 Minutes of Your Time: Help Advance PWS Treatments by Joining the MY-HQ Project

We’re excited to share an important opportunity for families in the Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) community to contribute to groundbreaking research that could help shape the future of treatments for hyperphagia. The MY-HQ ("my hyperphagia questionnair...

May 1, 2025 Read More

Topics: Hunger Satiety, Research, Parents, Children 12-18

Summary From the PWS Community Town Hall: Sharing Experiences with VYKAT XR

On Tuesday, April 22, PWSA | USA and FPWR offered a PWS Community Town Hall for caregivers and guardians to hear more about people's lived experiences with VYKAT XR. Experiences were shared from individuals who participated in the phase 3 clinical tr...

April 29, 2025 Read More

PWS Awareness Month: How You Can Support Research

May is PWS Awareness Month. Awareness is where it starts. Action moves research forward.

April 22, 2025 Read More

Topics: News

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From NICU to Leading the Walk: Miles’ Story and the Power of One Small Step

Inside the Cell: MAGEL2 Mislocalization and What It Means for SYS Research

RareCAP: A New Resource Bringing Expert PWS Care Within Reach

FPWR Announces 1st Round of 2025 Grants

Clinical Trials Matter: Three PWS Families Share Their Views

Can We Treat Circadian Rhythm Disruption in PWS? New Research Offers Hope

We Need 15 Minutes of Your Time: Help Advance PWS Treatments by Joining the MY-HQ Project

Summary From the PWS Community Town Hall: Sharing Experiences with VYKAT XR

PWS Awareness Month: How You Can Support Research

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