Biorepositories play a crucial role in rare disease research, serving as central locations for collecting, storing, and distributing samples such as tissues, blood, and cells. The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research, in partnership with COMBINEDBrain, has established PWS and SYS biorepositories for blood, urine, and saliva samples that will help accelerate the development of treatments for our community.
Our biorespository samples are available to researchers worldwide, supporting efforts to identify biomarkers and conduct molecular investigations. Importantly, storing these samples within a dedicated biobank ensures their long-term availability for future studies.
Creating resources, like biorepositories, ensures researchers have the tools they need to drive discoveries forward. We are deeply grateful to the families whose past contributions have helped build the biobank—this shared resource is already strengthening research efforts and bringing the field closer to meaningful treatments.
