Projects Archive - Foundation for Prader-Willi Research | sys

Under the guidance of our Scientific Advisory Board through a carefully managed grants process, FPWR selects research projects based on the collaborative input of researchers and parents, choosing projects that are both scientifically meritorious and highly relevant for individuals with PWS and their families.

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Investigation of Magel2 expression patterns in a novel rat model for Schaaf-Yang syndrome

Funded Year: 2025

Our understanding of cellular MAGEL2 functions in brain development and SYS pathophysiology is limited due to insufficient data on cell type-specific and development- dependent MAGEL2 expression patterns. Dr. Althammer's project will provide unprecedented information about RNA expression patterns in a time and cell type-specific manner, which...

Elucidating Phenotypic Differences between PWS and SYS: Exploring MAGEL2 Fate in Human Neurons

Funded Year: 2024

Dr. Laugsch's group will examine the normal function of the MAGEL2 protein compared to MAGEL2 harboring SYS mutations, analyzing neuronal growth and function in the laboratory dish.

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