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FAST is committed to finding a cure for Angelman Syndrome. Great strides have been made in understanding how the loss of UBE3A affects neuronal functioning resulting in Angelman Syndrome. Recent research suggests neurons form correctly in individuals with Angelman Syndrome, however they are impaired in synaptic functioning. We strongly believe that further research on how to resupply UBE3A to neurons, or compensate for the loss of UBE3A in neurons, will provide a viable treatment for individuals with Angelman Syndrome. This idea is strongly supported by exciting recent research in mouse models of Angelman Syndrome. To read more about this research, click here. Your donation will make this viable treatment possible. Click here to make a difference.

How Your Donation Helps

Basic research is the foundation for discoveries that lead to treatments for disease. We know what we need to do in order to attain our goal of curing Angelman Syndrome; fund the best and brightest to do excellent science. Most science is funded by the federal government through research grants to individuals. The time between applying for funding and receiving funding is close to 1 year!. Sadly, there is not enough money provided to the National Institutes of Health to fund all of the innovative proposals submitted for consideration. Our goal is to provide rapid review of proposals and sufficient funding to enable progress towards a cure for Angelman Syndrome in the most efficient way possible.

This is how and where your donation can help.

FOX Focuses on Angelman Syndrome
FOX news interviews songwriter Regie Hamm and puts the focus on a cure for Angelman Syndrome. Regie's heartwarming story about his daughter Isabella is gaining attention around the world and raising hope for all individuals affected by Angelman Syndrome. View the Video

Angelman Syndrome is cured in the mouse model
This exciting research has created a paradigm shift in the way we view the etiology of Angelman Syndrome and the genetic rescue opens up the real possibility of a cure for AS. Read about the implications this breakthrough research will have for Angelman Syndrome, Autism and other cognitive functions. Read More

Winner of American Idol opens up about his daughter's diagnosis
Regie Hamm, winner of the American Idol songwriter competition, discusses the challenges he and his wife faced getting their daughter Bella diagnosed and how the diagnosis has given his life and career a new focus. Read More

Angelman research is selected as the "Scientific Highlight of the Year"
Angelman Syndrome research, conducted by Dr. Edwin Weeber and Dr. Ype Elgersma, receives the prestigious distinction of being selected as the "Scientific Highlight of the Year" by the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies. Read More

Actor Colin Farrell speaks out about Angelman Syndrome.
Hollywood superstar, Colin Farrell, speaks with pride about the blessing his son James is. James, four years old, is diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome. Read More