About

The PND association is a disease organization representing children and families who are affected by a pediatric neurotransmitter disease.

We currently represent the following dopamine related pediatric neurotransmitter diseases:

• Tyrosine Hydroxylase Deficiency (TH)
• Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase Deficiency (AADC)
• Guanosine Triphosphate Cyclohydrolase I Deficiency(GCH I, GTP Cyclohydrolase, GTPCH)
• Sepiapterin Reductase Deficiency (SR)

Our mission is to help children and families who are affected by PND's, support the identification of new PND's, find better treatments and ultimately a cure for those diseases that are already known.

The PND Association is a non-profit, voluntary organization.

Proud member of the Genetic Alliance.

News

Gene Therapy Approach Targets Both Parkinson's and Pediatric Neurotransmitter Disease

Article from the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

PAN Research Forum Report

Report from the Parkinson's Action Network's (PAN) Research and Public Policy Forum held February 25-27, 2013.

PND Private Facebook

If you would like to join our facebook support group and be in touch with other families please register

Welcome New Advisory Board Members

Welcome new members of the M&S Advisory Board, William Rhead, MD, PhD, Krystof Bankiewicz MD, PHD, Wang-Tso Lee, MD, PhD, Michael Rotstein MD and thank you to our longtime members and Chairman Darryl De Vivo, MD.

Welcome Roger Ahlers

Welcome to new board member Roger Ahlers , longtime PND member

Swathi Music Night

A musical night including silent auction and raffle will be held on April 6th, 2013 at Deewan Banquet Hall, Piscataway, NJ.

AADC Gene Therapy Clinical Trial

The PND Association has been involved with this project and to date has provided $40,000 in funding with an additional funding commitment of $10,000 in March 2013.

Stem Cells request

Seeking patients with GTPCH, TH, and AADC for dystonia stem cell research project.

PND Association meets with Michael J Fox Foundation

Information about the PND Association/ MJ Fox meeting. Read more.

PND Association to lobby with Parkinsons Action Network

PAN is the unified voice of the Parkinson's community advocating for better treatments and a cure.

2011 International AADC Conference

The PND Association sent a group of representatives to participate in the International AADC Conference on October 6th.

Report Of a Case of Double Vision

Article by Rick Rader, MD, Editor-in-Chief Exceptional Parent Magazine. View Article [pdf]

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