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Research

Setting the Standard in Best-in-Class Care and Rett Syndrome Centers of Excellence

Thursday, September 17, 2020

RSO Establishes Medical Advisory Board to Enhance Clinical Care and Research Availability Creating a world without Rett syndrome requires a national network of clinics that are working closely together, sharing best practices, ensuring excellent care, and standing ready to participate in clinical trials. To make this network a reality, International Rett Syndrome Foundation has partnered … Read More

Gene Modifying Therapy

Gene Modifying Therapy Research: Accelerating Toward a Cure

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

By Dominique Pichard, MD, Chief Science Officer, Rettsyndrome.org We wanted to explain this incredibly complicated work and at the same time let you know that we’ve got you covered. We are working hard to provide a better life for your loved ones with Rett syndrome. It is believed that the greatest life improvements will come … Read More

IRSF Announces New Scientific Advisory Board

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Exceptional Group of Scientific Leaders to Guide Foundation’s Research Investment As IRSF’s Chief Science Officer, a physician, and a mom to a teenager with Rett syndrome, I am dedicated to overcoming the challenges presented by Rett syndrome’s complexity on the research front. Recognizing that the best way to do this is to have input from … Read More

Acadia pharmaceutials

ACADIA Announces Launch of Phase 3 LAVENDER Study for Trofinetide

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Dear Rett Community, Today we took a significant step forward with the trofinetide clinical development program initiating the pivotal Phase 3 LAVENDER study. As we have shared before, LAVENDER is a 12-week study that will evaluate the efficacy and safety of trofinetide versus placebo in approximately 180 girls and young women aged 5 to 20 … Read More

Dr. Dominique Pichard

Rettsyndrome.org Announces New Chief Science Officer with Rett Syndrome Connection

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

The International Rett Syndrome Foundation (doing business as Rettsyndrome.org) has officially welcomed Dominique Pichard, MD to the organization as their new Chief Science Officer. A highly accomplished clinician and researcher, Dr. Dominique Pichard brings years of hands-on experience conducting critical work in clinical trials with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), pharmaceutical companies, and the … Read More