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FPWR Awards More Than $2.1 Million in Research Grants in 2025

We are pleased to announce the recipients of our second round of grants for 2025, totaling $925,117 in awards, as part of the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research’s (FPWR) ongoing commitment to advancing innovative research and bold initiatives in Pr...
November 14, 2025 Read More

Topics: Research, Schaaf-Yang Syndrome

Caregiver Perspectives: Insights on the COMPASS-PWS Trial

Background In response to Acadia Pharmaceuticals’ announcement that the COMPASS-PWS Phase 3 trial of intranasal carbetocin did not meet its primary or secondary endpoints and would not advance further, the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (FPWR) ...
November 13, 2025 Read More

Topics: News, Parents, Clinical Trials

Endocrine Care for Children with Prader-Willi Syndrome: 2025 Conference Insights

Understanding the endocrine system is essential for managing Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). From infancy through adulthood, hormone-related challenges shape growth, development, metabolism, and overall health. In this 2025 FPWR Conference presentation,...
November 11, 2025 Read More

Topics: Therapeutic Development, Research

Artist of the Year 2025 Winners: Celebrating Creativity and Hope

A special blog contribution from our 2025 FPWR Art Auction Participants.
November 4, 2025 Read More

Topics: Stories of Hope

PWS Clinical Trials: 2025 Conference Recap and How Families Can Help

Clinical trials are the bridge between discovery and real-world treatments, and families in the Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) community play a critical role in making them possible.
October 20, 2025 Read More

Topics: Research, Clinical Trials Opportunities

5 Treatments to Improve Quality of Life for People with PWS

FPWR is dedicated to advancing research and accelerating the development of safe and effective treatments for people with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). While significant unmet needs remain, there are several therapies—both established and emerging—tha...
October 16, 2025 Read More

Topics: Treatments

Running for Hope: Meet Team FPWR 2025

They’re parents, siblings, friends, and advocates, and this November, they’ll take on 26.2 miles together for a cause close to their hearts. Meet Team FPWR, a passionate team of athletes raising awareness and accelerating research for Prader-Willi sy...
October 15, 2025 Read More

Topics: Stories of Hope

Soleno Therapeutics Announces New Investment in PWS Research

Soleno Therapeutics is committing up to $5 million to accelerate progress toward a cure for Prader-Willi syndrome by funding groundbreaking genetic research.
October 14, 2025 Read More

Topics: News

Two Exciting Research Opportunities for Families of Children with PWS

Families of children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), your participation has the power to make a real difference—not only for your own child, but for the PWS community at large. Below are two research studies currently recruiting through the Neurode...
October 7, 2025 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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