The LAVENDER Trial

  Ponni Subbiah, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer at Acadia Pharmaceuticals, discusses the results of the LAVENDER trial, which led to the approval of trofinetide (DAYBUE) in patients with Rett syndrome.   Rett Syndrom Background Rett syndrome is a rare...

Targeting SORT1-Positive Cancers

Christian Marsolais, Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer of Theratechnologies, discusses three studies presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) conference targeting SORT1-positive cancers.   Sudocetaxel zendusortide (TH1902) is a proprietary...

Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Milestones

Dean Suhr, of the MLD Foundation, provides an overview of the latest clinical milestones in diagnosing and treating metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD).    MLD is a lysosomal disorder due to a deficiency in the enzyme arylsulfatase A (ARSA). It is characterized by...

Believe in Brynn

Shawn Connor, father of a girl with Rett syndrome, talks about the advocacy group, Believe in Brynn.   As Mr. Connor explains, Believe in Brynn is a patient advocacy group focused on the education of Rett syndrome and funding clinical research. The group hosts...

The Journey Toward Rett Syndrome Diagnosis

Shawn Connor, father of a girl with Rett syndrome, talks about his daughter’s diagnostic journey.   Rett syndrome is a rare, progressive neurodevelopmental condition that primarily affects girls. These girls appear to develop normally during the first 6 to 18...