First Ever Progeria Clinical Drug Trial
What you can do to help!
In 2002, The Progeria Research Foundation’s collaborative research team made history with the discovery of the Progeria gene. This discovery not only led to further understanding of Progeria, but scientists now know that studying Progeria can help us learn more about heart disease and the normal aging process that affects us all.
Since the ground-breaking gene discovery, volunteers and supporters of The Progeria Research Foundation (PRF) have worked tirelessly to bring us to the next steps -- treatment and a cure. The dedication and support of researchers, clinicians, families of children with Progeria and people like YOU has brought us to another exciting crossroads in the search for a cure.
Researchers have now identified a potential drug treatment for children with Progeria, called FTIs. For the first time, we have in front of us a possible treatment for children with Progeria.
Together, we WILL find the cure!
