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FPWR Blog

De-Risking Treatment Development: Paving the Way for Therapeutic Successes

The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (FPWR) employs a "de-risking" funding strategy to accelerate the development of new treatments for Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). We are here to take the risks, fund new ideas, and help build the resources that ...

Topics: Therapeutic Development, Research, SYS

FPWR Announces 2nd Round of 2024 Grants

We are pleased to announce the recipients of our second round of grants for 2024, totaling $1,681,781 in awards, as part of the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research’s (FPWR) ongoing commitment to advancing research in Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) and ...

Topics: Research, SYS

Blood Clots in PWS: Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms

Although rare overall, people with PWS have a higher risk for developing dangerous blood clots than the general population. A blood clot is a mass of blood that has changed from its liquid state into a semi-solid or gel-like form.

Topics: Research

How Should I Talk with My Child About Their PWS Diagnosis?

How should I talk with my child about their PWS diagnosis? This is a question many parents ask as their child grows and differences between them and their typical peers may become more apparent. Will discussing the PWS diagnosis empower their child t...

Topics: Research

2024 FPWR PWS/SYS Research Symposium Retrospective

In September, we were honored to host our annual meeting of researchers, physicians, and pharmaceutical companies interested in Prader-Willi or Schaaf-Yang syndromes. This event is consistently invigorating as the leaders in PWS/SYS research not only...

Topics: Research, Learning

United in Hope: 2025 Global Prader-Willi Syndrome Conference

We are excited to announce that the 2025 "United in Hope" conference will be held in collaboration with the International Prader-Willi Syndrome Organisation (IPWSO), the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA (PWSA | USA), and the Foundation for Pra...

FDA Determines No Need For Advisory Committee Meeting At This Time

Soleno Therapeutics announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Review Division has determined that there does not appear to be a need for an advisory committee meeting at this time for the New Drug Application (NDA) for DCCR (di...

PWS Clinical Trials Alert

FPWR maintains the latest clinical trial information so that you can stay abreast of trial opportunities. Some trials require in-person visits while others can be completed remotely. Some trials are testing new drugs while others are intervention (no...

Topics: Research

Harvesting Hope: Trot With Us To Make a Difference!

This fall, join us for a heartwarming and impactful challenge: Harvesting Hope—a fun, family-friendly distance challenge that supports Prader-Willi and Schaaf-Yang syndrome research.

Topics: News