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Willow Foundation Special Days and Treats
For people living with a life-threatening illness, every day is precious. The pressures of diagnosis, treatment and recovery can have a...
08/07/2021
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APPG on Newborn screening
On 9 June 2021, we attended a virtual APPG (All Party Parliamentary Group) meeting on Rare, Genetic and Undiagnosed Conditions about...
29/06/2021
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Vimizim update from NICE for MPS IVA (Morquio)
Update 10 June 2021: Dear stakeholders, BioMarin has requested an extension to the timelines for the re-evaluation for elosulfase alfa...
03/06/2021
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At home self-infusions - Carers Week 2021
In early June, the #CarersWeek campaign is celebrated annually online to bring awareness to challenges unpaid carers face and to...
03/06/2021
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New COHERE study for MPS II patients
A study is currently being undertaken by the COHERE team at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. ‘COHERE’ is an abbreviation of Core...
27/05/2021
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Phase I/II clinical study to explore the potential of ST-920 investigational gene therapy to treat
Below is a patient newsletter from biotechnology company Sangamo about their Fabry gene therapy trial. The STAAR Study is Recruiting...
25/05/2021
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MPS Society's chance to win £1,000
MPS Society are asking for nominations to win a £1,000 Movement for Good award from Ecclesiastical Insurance Group. MPS Society is...
24/05/2021
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Could it be Fabry? A response
Commentary by Professor Atul Mehta, formerly Director of the Lysosomal Diseases Centre, Royal Free Hospital and University College London...
27/04/2021
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We welcome Mandy who has started a brand new role at the MPS Society
Mandy Carey, Head of Project Delivery at the MPS Society, explains her past experience and current plans. I am delighted to have joined...
23/04/2021
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What's new for Sophie?
Sophie Thomas, our Senior Head of Patient Services and Clinical Liaisons explains her change in role at the MPS Society and new work with...
