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

A Note to our PRF Community

First and foremost, we hope you are staying well. In light of the recent progression of COVID-19, and as we all navigate this uncertain time, we want to THANK YOU for your support and let you know that our fight against Progeria remains steadfast.

Application to FDA for lonafarnib approval is COMPLETE!

During an otherwise difficult time for our world, we are happy to share a bright spot: Eiger BioPharmaceuticals has completed submission of a New Drug Application (NDA), seeking approval – in Europe and the US – of the drug lonafarnib as a first-ever treatment for Progeria.

Researchers: Register now for PRF’s 10th International Scientific Workshop November 2-4, 2020

We are proud to announce … The Progeria Research Foundation’s 10th International Scientific Workshop
Researching possibilities and exTENding lives

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Today, over 80 children from 30 countries are enrolled in a PRF-funded drug trial. Because of your support, the children are receiving the benefits of lonafarnib: stronger hearts and longer lives.

About PRF

Your donation helps The Progeria Research Foundation treat children with Progeria today, and cure them in the future.

Meet the Kids

We hope their stories inspire you to support PRF, so those dreams can come true.

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Get Involved

Today, over 80 children from 30 countries are enrolled in a PRF-funded drug trial. Because of your support, the children are receiving the benefits of lonafarnib: stronger hearts and longer lives.

Learn More