How are Phelan-McDermid Syndrome and Autism Related?
A large percentage (~75-80%) of people with a Phelan-McDermid syndrome diagnosis also have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. This article…
Neuropsychiatric Support Program
We are very pleased to announce that the Foundation is bringing Dr. Tesi (Teresa) Kohlenberg on part time to assist our Family Support Specialist, Carla D’Imperio, in helping families whose loved ones have neuropsychiatric illness.
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…
New drug (JB2) has possible relevance to Phelan-McDermid syndrome
A research team at Northwestern University developed a new drug and tested it in a laboratory model of Phelan-McDermid syndrome.
PMSF to co-fund Autism Science Foundation research grant
Dr. Sheng-Nan Qiao at Yale University applied to study the link between brain inflammation and regression (loss of skills) in PMS. The funded project focuses on approaches for reducing neuro-inflammation when modeling Phelan-McDermid syndrome in the laboratory.
What are antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs)?
We've been hearing about antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) in the news as a potential therapeutic for PMS. But what are they and how do they work?
Applying for an ICD Code for Phelan-McDermid syndrome
https://youtu.be/fRDlkex2Kjg PMSF has applied to the CDC for an ICD Code for Phelan-McDermid syndrome. Our Scientific Director shares why this is…
Welcome to our new Family Support Specialist
Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation is excited to announce that Carla D’Imperio, MS has accepted the position of Family Support Specialist. Join us in welcoming Carla to the team!
New clinical trial results of Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) in Phelan-McDermid syndrome
Results from a study testing the safety and feasibility of using growth hormone (GH) as a treatment in children with Phelan-McDermid syndrome has just been published.