By Dr. Dominique Pichard, IRSF CSO – The patient voice has increasingly become a focus for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the drug development process. Thanks to years of advocacy from patients and caregivers, the FDA has developed mechanisms to hear the patient voice and has encouraged pharmaceutical companies to increasingly include the … Read More
Coming to your mailbox this October – our 2022 Rett Gazette is here! Find out how we are continuing to accelerate vital, innovative research while helping families thrive, no matter where they are on their Rett Journey. This year’s issue highlights how a world without Rett syndrome requires a powerful synergy between families and research, … Read More
ACADIA has shared the exciting news that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reviewed the documents received as part of the New Drug Application (NDA) for trofinetide, and they have determined that the application is complete and can be filed. They also determined that trofinetide qualifies for Priority Review. The Prescription Drug User … Read More
In September IRSF returns with our in-person Strollathons! These nationwide fundraisers bring together local communities to go ALL IN for treatments and a cure for Rett syndrome. Since 2004, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised more than $15M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate … Read More
The International Rett Syndrome Foundation is expanding our community’s access to best-in-class care by adding four Rett syndrome clinics to our Center of Excellence network. This expansion helps to fulfill IRSF’s commitment that all families living with Rett syndrome in the U.S. have ready access to a Rett syndrome expert. “When we see care deserts, … Read More