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Science Fireside Chat (Q & A): [2018 Conference Video]

This blog is based on a presentation at the FPWR 2018 conference. You can watch the complete presentation by clicking on the embedded video. In case you don't have time to watch the full video, we've included a full transcript below. You can also wat...
April 18, 2019 Read More

Topics: Research Blog

Getting the Right IEP for Your Student With PWS: Lessons from a Principal

Are you a new parent to the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process and seeking to understand the journey ahead? Or a veteran to the IEP process and seeking tips and strategies to ease the experience?
April 15, 2019 Read More

Topics: News

Schaaf-Yang Syndrome: What Do We Know? [2018 CONFERENCE VIDEO]

This blog is based on a presentation at the FPWR 2018 conference. You can watch the complete presentation by clicking on the embedded video. In case you don't have time to watch the full video, we've included a full transcript below. You can also wat...
April 11, 2019 Read More

Topics: Research Blog

UConn and FPWR Create Stem Cell Biobank for PWS

A new collaboration between UConn Health and the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research will create a centralized, high quality biobank of stem cells to help researchers better understand Prader-Willi syndrome.
April 11, 2019 Read More

What We Are Learning from the PATH for PWS Study

[Ed. note April 2, 2021: The PATH for PWS Study is no longer open for enrollment.] PATH for PWS: Paving the Way for Advances in Treatments and Health People with PWS are at a greater risk of health complications and serious medical events than indivi...
April 5, 2019 Read More

Topics: Research Blog

From the CEO's Desk: Working Together to Grow Our PWS Research Investment

Our team recently presented a summary of our 2018 programs and 2019 plans to the FPWR board of directors and, in reflection, 2018 was a great year of progress in PWS research!
April 4, 2019 Read More

Topics: News

PWS Research Symposium Highlights [2018 Conference Video]

This blog is based on a presentation at the FPWR 2018 conference. You can watch the complete presentation by clicking on the embedded video. If you don't have time to watch the full video, we've included a full transcript of the presentation below. Y...
March 28, 2019 Read More

Topics: Research Blog

PWS Clinical Trial Webinar: Carbetocin

March 21, 2019 Read More

PWS Registry Data: Friendships in PWS

Most people with PWS are social and enjoy spending time with family and friends. However, making and keeping friends can be difficult for people with PWS. Because of food issues, people with PWS often need supervision and monitoring, which can make i...
March 12, 2019 Read More

Topics: Research

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The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (federal tax id 31-1763110) is a nonprofit corporation with federal tax exempt status as a public charity under section 501(c)(3).

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The mission of FPWR is to eliminate the challenges of Prader-Willi syndrome through the advancement of research and therapeutic development.

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