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Welcome to the Canadian Chapter of the National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation Website

The Canadian Chapter of the National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation supports and promotes research to find treatments and a cure for all types of Niemann-Pick Disease, and we provide support services for individuals and families affected by NPD. Our Vision ...is a world where Niemann-Pick Disease is no longer a threat to a full and productive life for patients and their families.

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The CCNNPDF is currently in attendance at this groundbreaking conference and is updating as research presentations are happening!

Visit the WORLD Symposium page for all the latest research abstracts from the NPC & ASMD presentations!




Important Message from the NNPDF Board of Director's
Dateline: 02/09/2015





Think Again, Think NPC Campaign
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Click here to find out more about Think Again. Think NPC.

Attention Physicians!
Visit the Niemann-Pick Type C Suspicion Index


CCNNPDF Clinical Trials: News & Updates

BREAKING NEWS

NIH Cyclodextrin Trial
For Niemann-Pick Disease Type C ~ Pediatrics
~ UPDATE ~
Dateline: 01/07/2015

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We received the following update from Dr. Denny Porter with reference to the NIH/TRND Cyclodextrin Clinical

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NIH Clinical Trial Updates for NPC Adults
HDAC Inhibitor ~ vorinostat
Dateline: 09/12/2014

Update 2015 ~ Continuing to Recruit

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For an update from Dr. Forbes D. Porter to share with the community in regards to recent developments in both the Cyclodextrin and new Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors (HDACi) ~ vorinostat clinical trials.

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Niemann-Pick Disease Type B Adult & Pediatrics
Genzyme ERT Clinical Trial Update
Dateline: 02/12/2015


Genzyme, a Sanofi company, is pleased to update the Niemann-Pick disease patient community on the progress of efforts to develop a potential therapy for acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (ASMD, also known as Niemann-Pick disease Types A and B).

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For the Updates

Orphazyme Clinical Trial Update for Niemann-Pick C
Dateline: 01/27/2015

The National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation is pleased to share an announcement received from Orphazyme ApS of an upcoming clinical trial for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C.  Orphazyme ApS (Copenhagen, Denmark) develops new therapies for the treatment of rare and genetic diseases.

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Visit the Orphazyme Clinical Trial Page!


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Dateline: November 12th, 2014

Ebola Vs. NPC

"Twins with Rare Genetic Disorder Could Hold Clue to Cure for Ebola "

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Canadian Chapter of the
National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation

~ Research Strategy ~

In 2014, the Canadian Chapter of the National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation, in collaboration with the National Niemann-Pick Disease Board of Directors, reviewed its research funding strategy and has produced a new strategic plan for research.

Account was taken of the needs of our Membership; current knowledge in the field of Niemann-Pick Disease; the funding strategies of other NPD organizations; and the advice and expertise of the members of the NNPDF's Scientific Advisory Board.

As a result we are pleased to announce that the CCNNPDF, in collaboration with the NNPDF, will fund Pre-Doctoral, Post-Doctoral and Early career investigator fellowships in all areas of promise - basic, translational and clinical research- with regards to Niemann Pick Disease.

The CCNNPDF strives to enable promising new researchers to make a career in the field of Niemann-Pick Disease, thus providing for a new generation of scientists to accelerate the pace of NPD research.

"The NPD community is one of the most collaborative there is. The level of idea/data sharing among scientists is remarkable. We are also a model for other rare disease with respect to our ability to accelerate work at the bench to therapeutics. And much of this had been made possible by the family-researcher partnerships that have sustained this work over the past 20 years." - Dan Ory, Current NNPDF Scientific Advisory Board member & past SAB Chair (Sept 2007 ~ Jan 2014)

A key element to the foundation research strategy for both the CCNNPDF & NNPDF is the ability to track funds raised within the communities of our family membership.  Great care is given to identify monies received at the CCNNPDF & NNPDF Central Offices through family fundraising efforts so that a specific designation by disease type and a restriction towards research can be made.  The CCNNPDF & NNPDF are proud to ensure our NPD family membership that 100% of the funds raised through their community events are directed towards NPD research!

Current CCNNPDF Funded Grants & Fellowships



A Wall Street Journal Exclusive!


Trials: A Desperate Fight to Save Kids & Change Science
by Amy Dockser Marcus
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Watch the Memorial Video presented at the NNPDF Family Conference in San Francisco, CA.

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Foundation Newsline

Here for you Always
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Song written for the NNPDF by Rachel Taylor, cousin of Lorna Tyrell (mom of Naomi, NPC)

The Canadian Chapter of the National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation was established in April 2005.

The primary goals of the foundation are:

Our Web site can help you learn more about Niemann-Pick Disease . The NewsLine , Research , and Media pages are resources for the latest in NPD news. Meet our board of directors in the About Us section. Click here to read an introductory letter from Tammy Vaughan, Chair of the Canadian Chapter of the National Niemann- Pick Disease Foundation. Feel free to send us an email as we enjoy getting feedback from our visitors. In the Events section you'll find write-ups and photos from our fundraising events. For donation information, please visit the Donate Now page.

Thank you for visiting the CCNNPDF Web site, and please let us know if we can be of any assistance!


Foundation News:

International Niemann-Pick Disease Organizations

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Research News & Announcements:


Dr Marc Patterson
Mayo Clinic Podcast
featuring Dr Marc Patterson
speaking about
Niemann-Pick Type C.

Family Resources & Support:


The Progression of NPC in Two Children's Lives

Adam three years old
Adam Ward, NPC
1/13/90 - 6/4/00
Stacey Vorpahl
Stacey Vorpahl, NPC
1/3/85 - 10/9/04

National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation (NNPDF)(U.S.)

The CCNNPDF works with the NNPDF to promote research, provide education, information and referrals, and to support families who have received a diagnosis of Niemann-Pick Disease.  For more information visit www.nnpdf.org

Mia's NPA Timeline
Mia Walts, NPA
5/31/09 - 10/29/11

"The Canadian Chapter of the National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation (CCNNPDF) does not engage in the practice of medicine..  It is not a medical authority nor does it claim to have medical knowledge.  This site is an educational service of the Canadian Chapter of the National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation and is not meant to provide diagnostic or treatment advice.  Information contained or suggested on this Web site does not constitute medical advice.  For all information related to care, medication or treatment, the CCNNPDF recommends consulting a physician to determine if information presented is applicable. Please review these additional cautions about medical information provided on the Internet.”

This site does not host or receive funding from advertising or from the display of commercial content.

The Canadian Chapter of the National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation is a registered charitable organization.  Your donations are fully tax-deductible .

Web Site updated 02/12/2015 ~ blg

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