Information about the Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation (PMSF)
PHELAN LUCKY Sets Sights on $1 Million Goal
Over the past decade, more than 59,000 PHELAN LUCKY shirts have found homes in 33 countries across the globe. This has not only…
Katy & Sue’s Birthday
We are thrilled to invite you to join us in celebrating a momentous milestone - the 70th birthdays of two INCREDIBLE…
How are Phelan-McDermid Syndrome and Autism Related?
By Dr. Kate Still, April 2022 A large percentage (up to 80%) of people with a Phelan-McDermid syndrome diagnosis also have a…
Phelan Lucky is open until 8/22/23
by: Jen Randolph, PMSF Member & Donation Coordinator and Creator of Phelan-Lucky. THE WAIT IS OVER! 🍀 DATES: July 31st thru…
2024 PMSF International Family Conference
by: Ronni Blumenthal, Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation CEO.Save the Date for the 2024 Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation International Family ConferenceWe are so excited…
SHANK3 in Phelan-McDermid syndrome
What is SHANK3? SHANK3 is a gene that is important for the development and function of the nervous system. Genes are…
PMSF 2023 Grant Award Recipients
PMSF announced a research grants program in January 2023 to provide funding to highly motivated scientists studying Phelan-McDermid syndrome. Our goal…
PMSF receives a specific ICD code for Phelan-McDermid syndrome
The new code is Q93.52 and will go into effect October 1, 2023. A years-long dream has been achieved for Phelan-McDermid…
PMSF engages parent advocate with Epilepsy Foundation
What was the event? PMS mom and PMSF rep Anna Williams participated at an annual Epilepsy Foundation Research Roundtable in Washington…