MLD Gene Therapy Approved in Europe
MLD gene therapy approved in the EU
2020
Giving Tuesday – It’s Our Day
Did you know that today, Tuesday, December 1st, is Giving Tuesday? After a month of “Black Friday” and yesterday’s “Cyber Monday” frenzy, it’s a day to focus on our loved ones! We aren’t asking for your donations … MLD Foundation knows that MLD families have their hands full with their loved ones so for the
We’re thankful – even in 2020!
We heard earlier this week that nearly 4 in 5 people are already looking forward to putting 2020 behind us. The pandemic (family safety, work, school, loss of loved ones, individual and community response, social isolation, etc.), US elections, income, health, … it is affected every one of us, and it’s overwhelming. But we are
Gene Therapy Recommended for Full EU EC Marketing Authorization Review
Gene therapy for early-onset MLD patients passed a huge milestone yesterday when the European Medicines Agency (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted a positive opinion recommending full, or standard, marketing authorization for Libmeldy, by the European Commission (EC), which has the authority to grant marketing authorization for Libmeldy* in the European
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Warren J Memorial Fundraiser
Warren Joseph shared a name with his father and grandfather. His first word was ball, and he ate his peas one at a time. For this, he earned the nickname Birdie. He was just like every other happy toddler, with aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters, parents and grandparents that adored him. The moment we
The Wright Family
Hello family, friends, and those looking to connect and share stories. My name is Amy I am the mother of three adorable children John, Anna, and Andrew, all of whom are about 1 year apart in age. Sorry in advance I am a pragmatic writer. But do keep in mind this whole experience, even til
Update – Orchard Therapeutics Gene Therapy Program
Orchard Therapeutics made some significant corporate changes … MLD gene therapy remains their lead program.
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Trent’s life
Trent Alexander McKenzie was born a normal happy boy. He was a delight to everyone who knew him. He was funny, smart, and dearly loved by his family. We were all devastated when he began to lose abilities and was diagnosed with juvenile MLD in 2000 at the age of 10. He lived 19 years
Lily Grace
Lily was born Elizabeth Grace Robertson in the spring of 2010. She was a happy baby and toddler until she stopped developing gross motor skills. You probably already know what happens next. Nine months later we finally got a diagnosis: late infantile MLD. We had her 6 month old sister tested as well and thankfully,