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Susan Hedstrom

Susan Hedstrom is the Executive Director for the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research. Passionate about finding treatments for PWS, Susan joined FPWR in 2009 shortly after her son, Jayden, was diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome. Rather than accepting PWS as it has been defined, Susan has chosen to work with a team of pro-active and tireless individuals to accelerate PWS research in order to change the future of PWS. Inspired by her first FPWR conference and the team of researchers that were working to find answers for the syndrome, she joined the FPWR team in 2010 and led the development of the One SMALL Step walk program. Under Susan’s leadership, over $15 million has been raised for PWS related research.

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Annual PWS Research Symposium

An exciting event featuring the latest breakthroughs in PWS research including genetics, molecular mechanisms, PWS models, metabolism, therapeutic development, clinical care, and clinical trials. Presentations will be given for a scientific audience. Parents are welcome to attend.

FPWR Annual Conference

FPWR's Annual Conference is a powerful experience combining education, networking and community-building. Learn about the latest progress being made in PWS research and updates on PWS clinical trials, as well as learn more about the latest strategies to manage symptoms associated with PWS.

Take One Small Step for PWS Research

2022 Research Symposium