AS research at Baylor University Seeking Viable Treatment Makes Significant Progress The Angelman Syndrome Foundation and the lab of Arthur Beaudet, M.D., at Baylor University are inspired and excited to announce that progress is being made in analyzing a possible […]
Read moreUniversity of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Research Overview and Frequently Asked Questions The Angelman Syndrome Foundation previously supported breakthrough research showing that topoisomerase inhibitors—specifically, topotecan, an FDA-approved drug used in cancer treatments—activates the paternal allele of Ube3a, identifying a possible treatment […]
Read moreAngelman Syndrome Foundation Invests $1.25 Million in Research The Angelman Syndrome Foundation (ASF) announced today that because of the generosity of its supporters the organization has awarded $1.25 million to six research grants focused on finding treatments and defining the […]
Read moreDrug compounds continue to show promise in activating Ube3a in Angelman syndrome mouse model Dr. Benjamin Philpot’s lab at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill continues to make headway in identifying drug compounds that may lead to a viable treatment […]
Read moreAngelman Syndrome Foundation-Funded Research Identifies Miscommunication of Neurons, New Drug Compound that May Lead to Treatments The Angelman Syndrome Foundation (ASF) announced today that ASF-funded research has uncovered in more depth how Angelman syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder similar to autism, […]
Read moreInternational Angelman Day – 15 Ways to Celebrate on February 15th The Angelman Syndrome Foundation is excited to celebrate the first ever – International Angelman Day on February 15th. To help raise awareness for Angelman syndrome across the world and […]
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Second Angelman Syndrome Clinic Opens at Massachusetts General Hospital Comprehensive Support for Individuals with Angelman syndrome from Infancy through Adulthood BOSTON, October 23, 2012 – Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), MassGeneral Hospital for Children and the Angelman Syndrome Foundation (ASF) announced […]
Read moreResearch Reveals Possible Root Cause of Seizures in Autism-related Angelman Syndrome Research published on June 6th in the scientific peer-reviewed journal Neuron has discovered the possible underlying cause of seizures in individuals with Angelman syndrome, a neuro-genetic disorder similar to autism that […]
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