Category

Family Empowerment

Advocating for YOU: Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

IRSF works tirelessly to advocate for you and your loved one with Rett syndrome. Our work takes many forms, our persistence is often unseen, and our successes are the result of countless hours spent meeting with, raising awareness, and educating key decision-makers on the needs of our Rett community. Last month, our advocacy efforts were … Read More

Neurogene Announces Expansion of Gene Therapy Clinical Trial

Monday, March 4, 2024

Today, Neurogene announced plans to expand and more rapidly enroll patients their Phase 1/2 clinical trial of investigational gene therapy NGN-401. For the full press release, click here. Key Facts: The study will now expand to include a total of 16 pediatric participants (age 4-10). Cohort 1 (low dose group) will increase from 5 to … Read More

My Rett Ally: Revolutionizing Care Management for Rett Families

Thursday, January 11, 2024

On a recent visit to the emergency room, it took just seconds for Samantha Brant to pull up a detailed, up-to-date medication list for her daughter, Macy. Macy lives with Rett syndrome and Samantha, like all families with a loved one with Rett, must keep meticulous records of health documents to ensure the best possible … Read More

Introducing My Rett Ally: A New Tool to Support Caregivers

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

My Rett Ally, a web application powered by mejo, is specifically designed for Rett syndrome patients and families to simplify and enhance care coordination. The International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) is pleased to announce the launch of the My Rett Ally web app, a valuable addition to the resource toolkit for parents and caregivers of … Read More

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Acquires International Rights to Trofinetide

Thursday, July 13, 2023

BIG NEWS for our international Rett syndrome community! Today, Acadia Pharmaceuticals announced they have acquired the rights to make trofinetide available for the treatment of Rett syndrome across the globe. READ THE PRESS RELEASE This is an essential starting point in ensuring ALL Rett families have access to this treatment. Acadia already retains the rights … Read More