March 11, 2026 4:59 pm
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At the SMSRF, our research strategy is built around one goal: turning strong science into meaningful impact for individuals living with SMS and their families. Because SMS biology is complex, and because families deserve progress that is both real and durable, we focus on supporting work that is scientifically rigorous, strategically chosen, and aligned with a clear long-term path toward therapies. Read More
January 31, 2024 9:19 am
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To extend knowledge of RAI1 function to nonhuman primates, the Huang lab characterized the spatiotemporal distribution and molecular interactions of... Read More
November 28, 2023 5:07 pm
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Loss of RAI1 causes Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS) and as of now, no drugs have been developed to improve neurometabolic phenotypes... Read More
March 10, 2023 9:19 am
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Haploinsufficiency in retinoic acid induced 1 (RAI1) causes Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS), a severe neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by neurocognitive deficits and... Read More
February 17, 2023 9:21 am
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Research is at the heart of our mission The mission of the SMS Research Foundation is to advance scientific research... Read More
January 27, 2023 8:45 am
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After an extensive search process, led by members of the Board of Directors, we are pleased to announce that Angela Weaver has been selected as Executive Director, beginning January 2023.
January 5, 2022 3:07 pm
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– We have submitted our National Organization of Rare Disorders (“NORD”) application. Membership in this organization will allow us to... Read More
December 6, 2021 9:31 am
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A new project kicks off at the University of Michigan.
December 6, 2021 9:15 am
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The Smith Magenis Research Foundation is excited to announce our continued support at McGill University for Dr. Wei-Huang’s newest project.
November 12, 2021 3:28 pm
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Supported by SMSRF, Dr. Wei-Hsiang Huang’s team at McGill University studied the function of Rai1, the disease-causing gene of SMS, at different developmental stage.
