A Significant Step Forward in NPC Research We’re pleased to share an important update from Cyclo Therapeutics, marking a significant moment in ongoing research into Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC) and offering a real sense of progress for the global community affected by this rare condition. Cyclo Therapeutics has announced that the final patient has […]
National Lottery Community Fund Supports Innovative Projects to Amplify Patient Voices Across Wales and Northern Ireland We are delighted to share some really positive news…we’ve actually been awarded TWO grants by the National Lottery Community Fund! The first is a 12-month Wales-based communications programme focused on co-producing accessible video resources. The second is the Niemann-Pick […]
Your Voice is Needed Now! Niemann-Pick UK is proud to stand with Genetic Alliance UK and the wider rare disease community in the Future for Rare campaign. This national initiative aims to ensure that the voices of patients, families, and carers directly shape the future of rare conditions policy in the UK. The UK Rare […]
What is Childhood Dementia? Childhood dementia is an area that is under recognised and often misunderstood, despite there being over 140 neurodegenerative conditions – including Niemann-Pick disease type C – that can cause it. As these conditions progress, families face daily challenges in providing complex, round-the-clock care. The impact on family life is significant: […]
Beren Therapeutics Announces FDA Acceptance of its New Drug Application for Adrabetadex in Infantile-Onset Niemann Pick Disease Type C February 23, 2026 • Accepted for priority review with Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date of August 17, 2026• If approved, adrabetadex would be the only therapy to directly target the underlying pathophysiology of […]
Help Shape the Future: Survey on Living with Childhood Dementia Niemann-Pick UK (NPUK) is dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by Niemann-Pick diseases, a group of rare lysosomal storage disorders that can lead to childhood dementia, among other symptoms. We are proud to promote the International Niemann-Pick Disease Registry (INPDR) survey on the “Lived […]
Rebecca French’s Research on Niemann-Pick Community Perspectives on Cure vs. Prevention in Rare Diseases Rebecca French, a fourth-year student at the University of Bath, is conducting research titled “What are the Niemann-Pick Community in England’s perspectives and policy implications of investing in gene therapy cures versus pre-emptive genetic testing for rare diseases?” This ethics-approved study […]
Azafaros Releases Preclinical Efficacy Data for Nizubaglustat in GM2 25 February 2026 Leiden, Netherlands, February 25, 2026 – Azafaros, a company aiming to become a leader in lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs), focused on addressing especially neurological symptoms, today announced the publication of proof-of-concept preclinical data with its lead product, nizubaglustat, in GM2 gangliosidosis. The data, published […]
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IntraBio Inc. today announced that the European Commission granted marketing authorization to AQNEURSA® (levacetylleucine) for the treatment of neurological manifestations of Niemann-Pick Type C (NPC) disease, following a positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA). AQNEURSA® is approved in the European Union for use […]
What is Breakthrough Therapy Designation? This FDA designation is reserved for medicines that treat serious or life-threatening conditions and show substantial potential to improve upon existing therapies. It helps to accelerate the development and review process. For adrabetadex, the designation is supported by survival data from treated patients compared with untreated individuals. About Adrabetadex Adrabetadex […]
NPUK supports individuals and families affected by Niemann-Pick diseases, a group of rare, life-limiting, genetic conditions. For over three decades, the charity has provided practical and emotional support, advocacy and information, bringing hope and uniting a community which often feels isolated by the rarity of these devastating conditions. Receiving The King’s Award for Voluntary Services […]
Urgent Appeal for Support After Malicious Attack on September 11th On the night of September 11th, a malicious fire completely destroyed Vermont House, the long-standing base for Niemann-Pick UK (NPUK)’s Central Office. This catastrophic attack has left our charity facing immense challenges, with the entire building reduced to ruins. Caught in the crossfire of ongoing […]
