Research Reveals Possible Treatment for AS
2011 Phantom Ball
ASF Funds Over $1 Million in Research Grants
Rare Disease Day
2011 Biennial Conference Highlights
2011 National Walk Figures
Personal Fundraising Pages
Research Reveals Possible Treatment for Autism-related Angelman Syndrome
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2011 Phantom Ball
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ASF 2011 Funded Research
ASF further solidified its dedication to research by increasing its grant award total to more than $1 million for 2011. Read More...
Rare Disease Day 2012
Join NORD in creating awareness for Rare Disease Day. Learn all the ways you can support the 30 million Americans affected by rare diseases. Read More...
2011 Biennial Conference Highlights
The 12th ASF Scientific Symposium and Biennial Conference offered insight into a wide array of topics and exciting scientific discoveries. Read More...
2011 National Walk Figures
With your help, we have raised over $1,000,000 this past year! Read More...
Personal Fundraising Pages
The Angelman Syndrome Foundation is 100% funded by the generosity of our donors, members, and volunteers. Read More...
What is the Angelman Syndrome Foundation?
The Angelman Syndrome Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) organization of families, caregivers and medical professionals who care about those with Angelman Syndrome. Our mission is to advance the awareness and treatment of Angelman Syndrome through education and information, research, advocacy and support for individuals with Angelman Syndrome, their families, and other concerned parties.
AS In the News
Scientists Engineer Mice That Have Autism
Jenifer Goodwin – U.S. News Scientists have genetically engineered mice whose symptoms closel read more...
Insights for autism from Angelman syndrome
Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative The word 'autism' has unfortunately entered our common read more...
ASF-Supported Researchers Present at Trevi
Two ASF-supported researchers, Ype Elgersma and Ben Philpot, traveled to Trevi, Umbria in Italy to p read more...
ASF News and Announcements
An Appeal to the AS Community
Dear Angelman Syndrome Community:
As many of you are aware, a recent scientific discovery published in the journal Nature demonstrated that top read more...
A Message from ASF's Executive Director
Recently, there has been an increase in dialog about the Angelman Syndrome Foundation and our commitment to support the community of people affecte read more...
Recognize Rare Disease Day 2012 to Benefit ASF
Rare Diseases affect over 250 million people worldwide, 30 million people in the US alone, with 75% affecting children. There are over 7,000 read more...