The Progeria Research Foundation

For the Children ♥ For the Cure

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Vision

Our vision is a world in which every child with Progeria is cured.

Mission

To discover treatments and the cure for Progeria and its aging-related disorders, including heart disease.

Vision

Our vision is a world in which every child with Progeria is cured.

Mission

To discover treatments and the cure for Progeria and its aging-related disorders, including heart disease.

News

November 2 – 4, 2022: PRF’s 11th International Scientific Workshop

Jul 6, 2022

We’re starting our engines and revving up for The Progeria Research Foundation’s 11th International Scientific Workshop – RACE Progeria to the Cure!

ONEpossible 2022

Jun 1, 2022

We are thrilled to let you know that this year, thanks to PRF’s many generous donors, our ONEpossible Campaign raised over $100,000!
With your generosity, children and young adults with Progeria can access the heart-strengthening, life-extending, FDA-approved drug Zokinvy, no matter where they live.

Mission Milestone! European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommends Zokinvy for approval in Europe

May 20, 2022

PRF and Eiger BioPharmaceuticals announced today that a positive opinion has been issued from the EMA recommending approval for Zokinvy, a breakthrough treatment for Progeria and processing-deficient progeroid laminopathies (PL).

International Sub-specialty Meeting – Progeria Aortic Stenosis Intervention Summit

May 4, 2022

In May 2022, The Progeria Research Foundation in partnership with Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Boston Children’s Hospital convened a specialized meeting of high-level cardiologists and researchers to discuss the urgency of cardiac stenosis in children with...

Happy Heart Health Month – and Happy Valentine’s Day!

Feb 11, 2022

At PRF, we LOVE Heart Health Month – because treating and curing the heart disease that affects all children and young adults with Progeria is at the ‘heart’ of our mission.

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Our Zokinvy clinical trials enrolled nearly 100 children from 37 different countries to test this now-FDA-approved treatment. Because of your support, these children and young adults are living longer, healthier lives.