On March 6-7, 2024, the International Drug Repurposing conference took place in Barcelona, bringing together nearly 200 attendees. Among them was Dr. Silvia Prades, our Research Manager, representing our commitment to advancing research. Drug repurposing consists of...
Rare Disease Day on February 29, 2024
Rare Disease Day is a global movement to raise awareness about rare diseases and the challenges faced by those living with them. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the extraordinary resilience and spirit of the individuals worldwide living with a rare disease,...
Unlocking the origins of DRPLA in Italy. The largest family tree with 51 DRPLA affected individuals dating back to the 1500s
In a study led by neurologist Silvia Grimaldi based in Trapani (Italy) and other professionals they reconstructed the largest family tree of DRPLA-affected individuals. Grimaldi and her collaborators investigated 6 apparently unrelated families with DRPLA, totaling 51...
Empowering Collaboration: CureDRPLA’s Membership with the Rare Epilepsy Network
Rare Epilepsy Network (REN) was founded in 2013 and it welcomes epilepsy organizations to come together and collaboratively improve outcomes of rare epilepsy patients and families by fostering patient-focused research and advocacy. Over the years, REN has grown into a...
What have we been up to in 2023?
Every year, we like to provide an update on our projects, offering you insights into what we are working on and what is on the horizon. On November 14th, we hosted an online event for individuals with DRPLA and their family members in which Dr. Silvia Prades gave an...