Clinic and Research Visit Ready: New PMSF Resources for Families
By Lauren Schmitt, PhD Date February 25, 2026 Everyday, our families are taking their loved ones to clinic appointments, research visits, or under the worst
March 4, 2026
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Early Metformin Treatment in a SHANK3 Mouse Model
In a recent preclinical study, researchers at McGill University found that metformin (an FDA-approved treatment for type 2 diabetes) improved behavior and memory in a
January 28, 2026
NNZ-2591 Phase 2 Publication
By Lauren Schmitt, PhD January 12, 2026 With Neuren’s Phase 3 clinical trial for NNZ-2591 now open for enrollment, the recent publication of its Phase
January 15, 2026
Why Sharing Clinical Trial Experiences Can Harm Research
By: Lauren Schmitt, PhD, Chief Science Officer, PMSF Date: December 22, 2025 How Families Can Help Protect the Path to New Treatments Clinical trials are
December 22, 2025
Why Nutrition Matters in Phelan-McDermid Syndrome
Why Nutrition Matters in Phelan-McDermid Syndrome By: Meagan Hutchinson, Science & Research Administrator, Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation December 18, 2025 Nutrition plays a critical role in
December 17, 2025
Neuren’s Phase 3 NNZ-2591 Trial for Phelan-McDermid Syndrome is Now Active!
Neuren’s Phase 3 NNZ-2591 Trial for Phelan-McDermid Syndrome is Now Active! by: Lauren Schmitt, PhD Date: December 15, 2025 The Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation is sharing an
December 15, 2025
Updates on the PMS Natural History Study
Updates on the PMS Natural History Study By: Lauren Schmitt, PhD, Chief Science Officer, Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation December 11, 2025 What is the Natural History
December 11, 2025
PMSF NAMES ROBBIE BAKER AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation Names Robbie Baker as Chief Executive Officer by: Denise Croden, President, Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation We are excited to share an important milestone
December 9, 2025
Giving Tuesday is December 2nd and we have some exciting news!
We surpassed our Giving Tuesday match and raised $77K (exact total to be posted later). We ope you feel the appreciation for being part of
November 30, 2025
Together We Are Mighty: Attending the 2025 NORD Breakthrough Summit
Together We Are Mighty: Attending the 2025 NORD Breakthrough Summit By: Meagan Hutchinson This week, I had the privilege of attending the 2025 NORD Rare
November 3, 2025
Driving Research Breakthroughs
Driving Research Breakthroughs Funding research, treatments, and cures for Phelan-McDermid Syndrome The Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation is proud to launch Driving Research Breakthroughs, a new way
August 29, 2025
SPACES Webinar Series Recap: Understanding Catatonia in Autism
SPACES Webinar Series Recap: Understanding Catatonia in Autism By Meagan Hutchinson Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation proudly co-sponsored the six-part “Supporting People with Autism and Catatonia through
August 27, 2025