We want to give you the tools to be able to learn about MPS, Fabry and related diseases in order for children with the condition to receive a faster diagnosis.
Professionals
Learn about Fabry disease
Discover the newly-developed Fabry disease online learning platform. Written and developed by Professor Derralynn Hughes, the platform offers professionals in-depth knowledge of Fabry disease.
Funding opportunities
CSAC
Our Clinical Scientific Advisory Committee (CSAC) consists of members of our Board of Trustees and the Society’s Patient Advocacy team who will consider research applications each year.
Memorial Fund
As part of the MPS Society’s 40th anniversary, we launched the Christine Lavery Memorial Fund for summer vacation studentships in memory of our founder to provide funding for two studentships for undergraduates.
Research grants
The MPS Society is inviting applications for research grants in MPS, Fabry and related diseases. We are currently inviting research applications on the theme of psychological wellbeing.
Find out about the conditions
We’ve got a wealth of information about each of our conditions.
What are Mucopolysaccharide (MPS) diseases?
Mucopolysaccharide (MPS) diseases are a family of rare, life limiting lysosomal storage disorders that can affect both children and adults.
What is Fabry?
Fabry disease is closely related to mucopolysaccharidoses and is one of the lysosomal storage diseases.
Related diseases
The MPS Society supports 25 MPS and related diseases including the Mucolipidoses, other ‘storage diseases’ and the following conditions which are similar to Mucopolysaccharide Diseases.
Spot the signs
The MPS Society is committed to bringing about change in the diagnostic journey of children affected by these rare conditions.
The Think Rare, Think MPS campaign supports earlier recognition of the signs and symptoms of MPS diseases by engaging with and educating the healthcare professionals most likely to see a patient with MPS in the early stages of the disease. #Spotthesigns
To find out more about our Think Rare, Think MPS campaign, please read our blog post below.
Resources for professionals
Transition in lysosomal storage diseases | Results of a UK patient and carer survey
The aim of this project was to understand patient experiences of transitioning from paediatric to adult services and to capture recommendations on what the service should consider going forward.
Evolving mental health needs in lysosomal storage disease communities | Findings from the UK LSD Collaborative surveys
This project shares insights on the evolving mental health challenges faced by individuals with lysosomal storage conditions through surveys conducted by the LSD Collaborative in the UK.
History of research
The MPS Society has funded research into treatments, and one day a cure, for MPS and related diseases since 1982. Take a look back at those many and varied research projects that have been funded thanks to the support of our fundraisers and donors.