9th Annual Team Matthew Luis Fundraiser for PMSF
The Castillo family’s 9th Annual #TeamMatthewLuis fundraiser raised more than $21,000 for Phelan-McDermid syndrome research and family support programs.
The First Multidisciplinary Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Clinic Opens at Cincinnati Children’s
By Lauren Schmitt, PhD3/26/2026Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (Cincinnati, Ohio) is now home to the first multidisciplinary clinic specializing in Phelan-McDermid…
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…
Why Nutrition Matters in Phelan-McDermid Syndrome
Why Nutrition Matters in Phelan-McDermid Syndrome By: Meagan Hutchinson, Science & Research Administrator, Phelan-McDermid Syndrome FoundationDecember 18, 2025Nutrition plays a critical…
Diagnosing the Undiagnosed: PMSF Partnering with BioLogic Pharma Solutions to Help Improve SHANK3 Testing
https://www.healthshots.com/brand-stories/biologic-calls-for-better-genetic-testing-at-acmg-2025/BioLogic Pharma Solutions, in partnership with Neuren Pharmaceuticals, has been on the conference tour this spring to share their research revealing…
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…