Every year May 15 is observed internationally, to raise awareness against mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). MPS are rare genetic disorders in children and adults caused by the absence of a specific enzyme. There are 7 types of MPS. It is estimated that 1 in every 25,000...
Inform Rare has launched a new resource – CommuniKIDS – a template to help researchers convey clinical trial results back to participating youth and their families in plain easy to understand language. CommuniKIDS, funded in 2021 by CHILD-BRIGHT, takes its...
December 12, 2023 Dear Sanfilippo syndrome Type A Community, We are pleased to share that a Phase 1/2 clinical study of DNL126, an investigational enzyme replacement therapy designed to address the behavioral, cognitive, and physical symptoms in Sanfilippo syndrome...
November 8, 2023 Dear MPS I community, This afternoon REGENXBIO Press Release 8Nov2023, we announced a corporate restructuring that impacts our development of potential AAV gene therapies for MPS I. We are disappointed to share that REGENXBIO will no longer be moving...
$1.5 Billion Canadian National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Diseases The Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announced measures in support of the first-ever National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Diseases, with an investment of up to $1.5 billion over three years. This will...
Takeda has announced a Post-Trial Access program for patients currently enrolled in extension trials for TAK-609, a treatment for MPS II Hunter syndrome. This program will provide continued access for patients who have benefited from treatment on existing studies....
