Topics: Research
Dr. Sebastien Bouret at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is interested in how levels of hormones that regulate appetite impact brain function. Specifically, his group is exploring how levels of these hormones early in life influence brain development ...
Dr. Sebastien Bouret at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is interested in how levels of hormones that regulate appetite impact brain function. Specifically, his group is exploring how levels of these hormones early in life influence brain development ...
Topics: Research
In 2014 FPWR proudly supported 20 projects and initiatives! Thanks to the keen guidance of our scientific advisory board and volunteer review panel, this portfolio of projects represent the best ideas in the world and will advance the science of PWS ...
Topics: Research
"I am blown away by [the FPWR Research Conference]. It has been an honor and a privilege to come and present. FPWR is an amazing foundation. The families I met are just the most wonderful people.The spirit amongst you, the motivation, and the energy ...
Topics: Research
The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research will honor the contributions of New York philanthropists Irina and Leon Shaulov. On November 13, 2014 the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (FPWR) will hold its 2nd annual New York City Live Life FULL Gala ...
Topics: Research
Olivia Viroslav graduated from Alamo Heights High School in San Antonio, TX in the top third of her class with an A average for all 4 years. She was also on the A/B Honor Roll every semester. While in high school, she was very involved with her youth...
Topics: Stories of Hope
Its CFC Pledge Time Again! The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign. Each year, Federal employees raise millions of dollars on behalf of charitable organizations across the count...
Topics: Research
FRIENDS OF FPWR SPOTLIGHT We've flipped for this fundraising idea! David and Andrea Piercey of Massachusetts took a little inspiration from the ALS ice bucket challenge that has taken social media by storm...and literally flipped it! Just last month,...
Topics: Research
On Friday, August 15, 2014, an estimated 3.8 million viewers tuned in to watch a 20/20 special report titled "My Strange Affliction" on ABC. The segment featured, among others, a young woman named Hannah Wilkinson, and her mother Tonya, and shared dr...
Topics: Research