Jennifer Orthmann-Murphy, MD, PhD Joins the Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Board
The APBD Research Foundation today announced that Jennifer Orthmann-Murphy, MD, PhD has joined the Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Orthmann-Murphy is Assistant Professor of Neurology and Co-Director of Age Span Fellowship in MS/Neuroinflammatory Disorders at the University of Pennsylvania.
APBD Research Foundation Mourns the Passing of Board Member Robert Zuckerman
New York, NY – The APBD Research Foundation shares with deep regret the passing of board member Robert (Bob) Zuckerman on June 23, 2022.
APBD Research Foundation Engages the FDA in Patient Listening Session
On October 28, 2021, the APBD Research Foundation engaged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a Patient-Led Listening Session to share the burden of APBD and the needs of our community.
APBD Ad Debuts at Rare New England’s Annual Conference
We’re excited to share this ad that we developed for the Rare New England’s (RNE) Annual Conference this past October. Raising the public profile and recognizing the hallmark symptoms of APBD is a crucial facet of our mission.
Developing Healthcare Guidelines for APBD and Related GSD IV Diseases: A Collaborative Effort
The APBD Research Foundation is excited to partner with the Association for Glycogen Storage Disease (AGSD) on the development of healthcare guidelines for APBD and related Type IV Glycogen Storage (GSD IV) diseases.
Call for APBD Research Proposals — MDBR Funding Opportunity
The APBD Research Foundation is pleased to announce the opportunity of one $99,025 grant or two $49,513 grants through the University of Pennsylvania’s Orphan Disease Center Million Dollar Bike Ride Pilot Grant Program.
APBD Research Foundation Selected to Participate in Rare Genomes Project Disease Prevalence Study
The Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease (APBD) Research Foundation has been selected to participate in a disease prevalence study led by the Rare Genomes Project.
2021 APBD Tour de Friends Team at the Million Dollar Bike Ride
We had 89 enthusiastic and imaginative virtual riders on the Tour de Friends team this year!
UT Southwestern Scientist Receives 2020 MDBR Grant to Develop a Novel Therapeutic Strategy for Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease
We had 89 enthusiastic and imaginative virtual riders on the Tour de Friends team this year!
ROOTS: Jewish Genes and Cuisine
We had 89 enthusiastic and imaginative virtual riders on the Tour de Friends team this year!
Meet Our Honoree: Dr. Jesse Cedarbaum
We had 89 enthusiastic and imaginative virtual riders on the Tour de Friends team this year!
When a 13-Year-Old Takes on The Fight for a Cure!
In anticipation of his bar mitzvah last November, Elliott Weiss hosted a biking event called, Double Chai 4 a Cure, to raise awareness of — and fundraise for — the APBD Research Foundation’s work on behalf of people suffering with APBD. Working together with his family, friends, and classmates, Elliott raised over $22,000 to support the cause that is near to his heart.