News Releases
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. “We [Read More]
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.Please read co-president Jeff Levenson's thoughts on Mr. Zuckerman's passing...Mr. Zuckerman served on the Foundation's Board of [Read More]
First Virtual APBD Scientific & Community Conference is a Success!
On May 11-12, over 140 attendees joined the APBD Research Foundation for its 2022 APBD Scientific & Community Conference. The virtual event brought together stakeholders in the APBD community – researchers, health care providers, industry partners, and individuals and [Read More]
Foundation to Host Virtual APBD Scientific and Community Conference on May 11-12
New York, NY – The APBD Research Foundation is excited about hosting the virtual APBD Scientific and Community Conference on May 11-12, 2022. "We're excited about bringing together researchers, health care providers, industry partners, and individuals and family [Read More]
Newcastle University Scientist Awarded 2021 MDBR Grant to Develop Glycogen Synthase-Inhibiting Therapeutic for Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease
New York, NY – The Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease (APBD) Research Foundation is pleased to share that researcher Wyatt Yue, PhD at Newcastle University in the U.K. is the recipient of a $99,025 grant from the University of Pennsylvania’s Million [Read More]
Foundation Receives Continuing Grant from CZI’s Rare As One Program to Accelerate Patient-Led APBD and Rare Disease Research
A continuing grant from the CZI Rare As One Network boosts the APBD Research Foundation’s work to expand its reach and impact. Brooklyn, New York – The APBD Research Foundation is honored to receive a third year of funding [Read More]