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Abnormal ghrelin early in life programs the brain for obesity

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 ...

January 22, 2015 Read More

Topics: Research

2014 Year in Review

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 ...

December 31, 2014 Read More

Topics: Research

2014 Research Conference Wrap Up

"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 ...

November 24, 2014 Read More

Topics: Research

New York City Gala to Honor Extraordinary Contributions to Prader Willi Syndrome

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 ...

November 6, 2014 Read More

Topics: Research

Calling all Federal Military, Postal and Civilian Workers: Its CFC Pledge Time Again!

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...

September 19, 2014 Read More

Topics: Research

Cartwheels for a Cure

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,...

September 18, 2014 Read More

Topics: Research

PWS Awareness Segment on ABC's 20/20

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...

August 19, 2014 Read More

Topics: Research

FPWR Proudly Awards $1.2 Million to Promising Science in Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS)

Los Angeles, CA, August 7, 2014– The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (FPWR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting research to advance the understanding and treatment of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), announced today the awarding of $1....

August 11, 2014 Read More

Topics: Research

Sleep Apnea In Infants and Children with PWS: Is a Sleep Study On Your "To-Do" List?

In a study from The Hospital for Sick Children, the authors recommend that all infants with PWS be screened for sleep disordered breathing (SDB) and receive oxygen treatment as needed. SDB is an area of great concern for the PWS community. SDB includ...

July 29, 2014 Read More

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Abnormal ghrelin early in life programs the brain for obesity

2014 Year in Review

2014 Research Conference Wrap Up

New York City Gala to Honor Extraordinary Contributions to Prader Willi Syndrome

Calling all Federal Military, Postal and Civilian Workers: Its CFC Pledge Time Again!

Cartwheels for a Cure

PWS Awareness Segment on ABC's 20/20

FPWR Proudly Awards $1.2 Million to Promising Science in Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS)

Sleep Apnea In Infants and Children with PWS: Is a Sleep Study On Your "To-Do" List?

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