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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

IRSF Welcomes Three New Members to its Board of Directors

Monday, July 10, 2023

The International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF), a mission-driven advocacy foundation focused on funding research and supporting families impacted by Rett syndrome, today announced the expansion of its Board of Directors. Mary Engel, Laura Stoppel, and Steve Wood have been appointed to the IRSF Board, effective July 1, 2023. “We are delighted to welcome these new … Read More

Neurogene Announces Locations & Opens Enrollment for US Gene Therapy Clinical Trial

Monday, June 12, 2023

We’re excited to share that today Neurogene announced the locations and began enrolling for the first U.S. Phase 1/2 clinical trial of their investigational gene therapy, NGN-401. Enrollment at Texas Children’s Hospital begins today, with enrollment at Children’s Hospital Colorado and Boston Children’s Hospital anticipated to open soon. The trial will enroll five (5) females aged … Read More

A First for Rett: FDA Approves Trofinetide for Treatment of Rett Syndrome!

Friday, March 10, 2023

This first-ever treatment is approved for individuals with Rett syndrome. (Updated March 19, 2023) On March 10, 2023, Acadia Pharmaceuticals announced that their investigational drug, Trofinetide, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of Rett syndrome. The drug, marketed under the name DAYBUE™, is expected to be commercially … Read More

IRSF Establishes Research Fund for Males with Rett Syndrome

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

The fund is established thanks to an inaugural gift from the Otis Family in honor of their son, Barrett. The Rett syndrome research landscape has never been more exciting. New clinical trials are underway in gene therapy, and we eagerly await the FDA’s decision about Trofinetide. But we know that families of males with Rett … Read More