Entries by The Snow Foundation

2024 Support Drive, could you help?

2024 Support Drive, could you help? This year, we are funding four projects worth almost $400,000. Please donate today to support our community. Your gift will make a significant difference and help us achieve our goal. For More Information: https://thesnowfoundation.org/2024-support-drive-could-you-help/   https://thesnowfoundation.org/donate/  

Quest for a Cure across the globe

The Snow Foundation is grateful for the support it has received from people around the world. We would like to express our appreciation to Markus Klasenar for putting us on the map in Germany. Thanks to their fundraising efforts, we have raised 2,650 euros for our Quest for A Cure!

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Groundbreaking research of Dr. Fumihiko Urano at Washington University School of Medicine, USA

Dr. Fumihiko Urano Washington University School of Medicine, USA Dear Friends,   I want to take a moment to express my deep gratitude for your unwavering belief in and support of our mission to find a cure for Wolfram syndrome. Your enduring encouragement has been a beacon of hope guiding us on this remarkable journey. […]

Dr. Vania Broccoli San Raffaele Hospital/CNR-Institute of Neuroscience in Milan, Italy. Eye gene therapy for restoring WFS1 gene function in Wolfram mice

Dr. Vania Broccoli San Raffaele Hospital/CNR-Institute of Neuroscience in Milan, Italy. Eye gene therapy for restoring WFS1 gene function in Wolfram mice AAV-based gene therapy is based on intra-vitreal injections of AAV vector expressing a therapeutic gene. This strategy is already in clinical use for treating Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) and clinical trials performed […]

Dr. Rosemary Cater

Understanding the molecular role of WFS1 and how mutations in this protein cause Wolfram syndrome. Wolfram syndrome manifests as a genetic disorder marked by early-onset diabetes, progressive optic atrophy, and hearing loss. In addition to these defining symptoms, some individuals may also experience neurological complications, including motor impairments, neurological disorders, and deficits in memory and […]