IRSF Blog

April 24, 2025

Pioneering Progress in Rett Research: IRSF Awards Nearly $2M to Fuel Bold New Science

Dr. Nupur Garg, IRSF’s VP of Research, shares how nearly $2 million in new grants reflect IRSF’s bold strategy to drive progress across the Rett research pipeline—and bring hope for meaningful change.

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Aware That We’re Rare: The Power of Community in Rare Diseases

As rare disease advocates gathered for Rare Disease Week 2025, they reinforced a powerful truth: when we come together, our voices are impossible to ignore.

Raising a Hand: A Journey of Healing, Hope, and Friendship

Inconceivable. That’s the word that photographer Dave Clements uses to describe the emotion swelling in his stomach when thinking back to March 9, 2003.

DAYBUE in the Real World

Answers to your most frequently asked questions and resources to find out more about the first-ever FDA-approved treatment of Rett syndrome.

Transforming the Landscape of Rett Research

The International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) hosted its annual scientific meeting in Westminster, Colorado on June 18-19, 2024, as part of its ASCEND 2024 Rett Syndrome National Summit. By Mackenzie […]

Spotlight on Communication: An Interview with Dr. Theresa Bartolotta

For Theresa Bartolotta, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, good things have come through community. Bartolotta, a speech-language pathologist (SLP) with more than 40 years of clinical experience, discovered her passion for helping others […]

Advocating for YOU: Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill

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 […]

Neurogene Announces Expansion of Gene Therapy Clinical Trial

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: […]

Taysha Gene Therapies Adolescent & Adult Study Expanded to U.S.

Today, Taysha Gene Therapies shared several exciting updates on their REVEAL Phase 1/2 clinical trial of investigational gene therapy TSHA-102: The study will now expand to include adolescent and adult […]

My Rett Ally: Revolutionizing Care Management for Rett Families

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 […]