Fred Pritzker dedicated his life to ensuring the highest quality of life for his son Jacob. In honor of Fred’s dedication, we created The Jacob Pritzker Fellowship Program to ensure that Fred’s work continues far into the future.
This fellowship program addresses the ever-increasing need for more physicians who are well versed in best practices for treating individuals with Angelman syndrome.
About the Fellowship
The Jacob Pritzker Fellowship Program is intended to support a junior investigator or clinical training program for an early career physician. Fellows are expected to be engaged full-time in Angelman related activities during the fellowship year.
Contribute to the Jacob Pritzker Fellowship Fund
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Adriana Gomes, MD
Dr. Adriana Gomes is he first recipient of the Jacob Pritzker Fellowship! Adriana is a Genetics fellow at University of California San Diego/Rady Children’s Hospital, with a background in pediatrics and clinical research.
She is actively involved as a co-investigator in the Angelman Syndrome Natural History Study and industry-sponsored clinical trials, working to develop innovative therapeutic approaches. Beyond research, Dr. Gomes is deeply committed to patient advocacy, serving as the Medical Director of the Angelman Syndrome Brasil Association, where she works to improve awareness, support, and resources for families living with AS worldwide.
Her passion for bridging research and patient care is already making a difference, and we can’t wait to see the impact she will have on the AS community!
