News & Updates
Rise of ASO therapy development offers new treatment options for PMS patients
Antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) therapies have recently shown success in neurological diseases. Several companies are now developing ASO therapies for Phelan-McDermid syndrome. Learn more about how ASO therapies work, current programs, and the PMS ASO therapy landscape.
Connecting PMS Communities Across Continents: A Visit to China
Get an inside look at the lessons, insights, and opportunities from Ralf Schmid’s visit, including more information about an upcoming partner conference with CureSHANK and Asia-Pacific organizations dedicated entirely to PMS.
How Biomarkers Can Inform PMS Therapy Development
Current biomarker assessment tools for neurodevelopmental diseases like PMS can be imprecise and subject to bias, making it harder to objectively measure a treatment's impact. CureSHANK is actively working with expects to evaluate promising biomarker approaches that will provide more accurate and objective measurements for PMS research.
Insights from the 2026 Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Drug Development Symposium
CureSHANK’s 3rd annual Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Drug Development Symposium brought together researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, and families for two days of remarkable science, community, and hope. Read on for key takeaways and insights that will shape the future of PMS drug development.