CureDRPLA is currently funding a Natural History and Biomarkers Study, aimed at gaining a deeper understanding of the progression of DRPLA over time, as well as identifying any genetic factors and markers that might predict disease progression. This study will provide...
DRPLA Researchers Spotlight – Dr Jeff Carroll’s group at UW
It is time we created a space for our funded researchers to shine and acknowledge publicly their tremendous contributions to the field. This will be an ongoing feature in which we will introduce all our funded researchers from around the world to our readers. The...
Building meaningful connections at the International Movement Disorders Congress
CureDRPLA was a proud exhibitor at the International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders in Copenhagen, held from August 27-31. This event drew in a remarkable crowd of over 5,200 in-person attendees representing more than 100 countries. This...
Support NAF in asking the FDA to incorporate regulatory flexibility when evaluating drug applications for rare diseases
The FDA, the US regulatory agency for new medicines, declined to review the documents for a potential therapy for SCA3 (type of ataxia) developed by Biohaven. The criteria for approving a drug often rely on standards established for more prevalent conditions, making...
In which countries can we find people with DRPLA?
If you ever asked yourself this, the map we have created will come in handy. We coloured in orange those countries in which at least one person with DRPLA has been identified – 35 countries in total! We have gathered this information from scientific articles and...