News Releases

New APBD Brochures Available The APBD Research Foundation is proud to announce that we have two updated brochures available online and in print. The physician's booklet gives a detailed overview of APBD for medical professionals, while the general information brochure [Read More]

The APBD Research Foundation and the Penn Medicine Orphan Disease Center are pleased to announce the two winners of 2018 Million Dollar Bike Ride research grants.  These important research grants will be applied to two promising studies that are investigating [Read More]

Or Kakhlon and colleagues screened FDA-approved compounds for those able to reduce GYS activity and polyglucosan accumulation in APBD fibroblasts. Guaiacol emerged as a potential candidate from this screen and improved grip strength and increased lifespan in murine APBD models. [Read More]

Gregory Weiss (1947 - 2018) It is with very deep regret that we inform you of the passing today (June 25, 2018) of Gregory Weiss, Founder and President of APBDRF. Make a Memorial Donation I met Gregory thirteen [Read More]

Dr. Wyatt Yue will introduce the @APBDRF documentary “Life Through a Lens“ at our UK premiere screening at the Oxford International Film Festival on Sunday, May 13th 6pm http://www.oxiff.com/life-through-a-lens

APBDRF Board Member David Epstein has been paired with a 3rd year medical student from the University of Maryland. In a program sponsored by Global Genes®, medical students are paired with rare disease patients in an effort to build the [Read More]