The National MPS Society will host its Maritime Gala May 13 on the San Francisco Bay in Tiburon, California, at the historic Corinthian Yacht Club to raise funds for its family support and research programs. The event also observes International MPS Awareness Day, observed annually on May…

As part of its Innovative Research Grants Initiative, the National MPS Society has awarded $350,000 to support five projects into potential ways of better treating mucolipidoses (ML) or mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) diseases, such as Sanfilippo syndrome (MPS III). These awards are were given as “cycle 1” of the grant initiative, according…

From “getting messy” in a workshop to participating in an art class, supporters globally are marking MPS Awareness Week, observed May 10-16. May 15 is International MPS Awareness Day. Awareness and education are vital to increasing the recognition, diagnosis, understanding, and management of mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) disorders such as Sanfilippo…

The genetic disorder Sanfilippo syndrome, also known as mucopolysaccharidosis type III, is so rare that most physicians are unfamiliar with it. So, it is not surprising that it may have taken years for your child to receive an accurate diagnosis. Learning the cause of your child’s symptoms often puts you on a…

A new initiative led by the Cure Sanfilippo Foundation is seeking to provide more insight on the impact of remote learning on children with Sanfilippo syndrome and other developmental disorders. The advocacy effort is being spearheaded by the organization’s chief science officer and co-founder, Cara O’Neill. The goal…

The University of Washington and the National MPS Society are seeking  participants for a study to predict the type and severity of MPS (mucopolysaccharidosis) disorders, such as Sanfilippo syndrome (MPS III). Results of the study will be used to improve newborn screening efforts. Participants with MPS II (Hunter syndrome),…

When your child is diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder such as Sanfilippo syndrome, it can be difficult to effectively express concerns to physicians. You may be overwhelmed by the sheer breadth of symptoms and feel that you need more information, but you aren’t sure how to ask.