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2025 ANPDF Committee Elected
We are excited to introduce you to the team that will lead the Australian NPC Disease Foundation (ANPDF) in 2025/26.

ANPDF
Nov 212 min read


Mandos Health Community Update | October, 2025
Read the full Community Update from Mandos Health here: Mandos Health has shared an October update highlighting exciting progress in Niemann-Pick type C (NPC) research. Their investigational therapy, adrabetadex , continues to show promise, with new data suggesting a substantial survival benefit in infantile-onset NPC1 and evidence of improved cholesterol trafficking . Their survival study was recognised as an “Abstract of Distinction” at the American Neurological Associati

ANPDF
Oct 221 min read


Xenpozyme Listed on LSDP for Niemann-Pick ASMD (Type A/B and Type B)
Xenpozyme® (olipudase alfa) has been listed on the Life Saving Drugs Program (LSDP) for patients with Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency (ASMD).

ANPDF
Oct 22 min read


6 Weeks to Silver Ribbon Awareness Month 2025
October is Niemann-Pick Disease Awareness Month and we will be shining a silver light in 2025!

ANPDF
Aug 203 min read


ANPDF Joins Neurological Alliance Australia
ANPDF is proud to join Neurological Alliance Australia—amplifying our voice for those impacted by Niemann-Pick disease.

ANPDF
Jul 251 min read
Advancing NP-C Care in Australia: Our New Guidelines Page
At the Australian NPC Disease Foundation (ANPDF) , we know that access to accurate, up-to-date medical guidance can make all the...

ANPDF
Apr 42 min read
Historic Milestone: 78th WHA & #Resolution4Rare – A Game-Changer for Rare Disease Patients
Discover how #Resolution4Rare at the 78th WHA is set to revolutionise rare disease care and policy worldwide—offers renewed hope to patients

ANPDF
Feb 124 min read


Pfrieger's Digest | Issue 12 - August 2024 – December 2024
Summaries of latest research advances related to Niemann-Pick diseases, acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (ASMD) and Niemann-Pick type C...

ANPDF
Jan 211 min read


Reflecting on a Year of Progress: ANPDF’s 2024 Highlights
Reflecting on 2024: ANPDF’s progress in advocacy, fundraising, and community support. Looking ahead to a brighter future for NPC in 2025.

ANPDF
Dec 22, 20243 min read


NP-C Corner: Hope on the Horizon
“Just go home and make memories” These words have rung in the ears of parents as a doctor drops a life-changing diagnosis of Niemann-Pick...

Ellie Van Velsen
Dec 18, 20242 min read


Honouring Mala Singh’s Wish: A Legacy of Hope
Mala Singh’s $5,000 donation honours her wish for a cure for Niemann-Pick Disease.

ANPDF
Dec 14, 20242 min read


NP-C Corner: Unpacking the Blood-Brain Barrier – A Key to NPC Treatment
The blood-brain barrier is a roadblock in NPC treatment, but new strategies aim to safely deliver therapies directly to the brain.

Ellie Van Velsen
Nov 8, 20243 min read


Raising Awareness for Niemann-Pick Disease: The Meaning and Importance of the Silver Ribbon
As an organisation passionately dedicated to spreading awareness about Niemann-Pick Disease, we are thrilled to delve into the...

ANPDF
Oct 18, 20243 min read


Silver Stories: Greg's Journey Living with Niemann-Pick Disease
Despite Niemann-Pick Disease, Greg’s family remains resilient, providing care, love, and hope for him and others affected by NPC.

ANPDF
Oct 15, 20244 min read


Exciting News: New INPDR Site Opening in Melbourne for Niemann-Pick Disease
15 October 2024 - INPDR, Tyne & Wear England. We are thrilled to share the announcement of a significant development in the fight against...

ANPDF
Oct 15, 20242 min read


NP-C Corner: Genetic Counselling and NPC
We invited our favourite Melbourne University volunteer to share his thoughts in this special edition of the NP-C Corner. Check it out!

Dave Badcock
Oct 8, 20242 min read


Niemann-Pick Awareness Month 2024: Shining a Silver Light on NPD
October is Niemann-Pick Disease Awareness Month and we will be shining a silver light in 2024!

ANPDF
Oct 1, 20242 min read


Second treatment approved by FDA for Niemann-Pick disease, type C: Introducing AQNEURSA
FDA approval of AQNEURSA offers new hope for Australian families with Niemann-Pick disease, promising better treatment and quality of life.

ANPDF
Sep 25, 20244 min read


A New Hope for NP-C Families: Introducing Miplyffa
New Hope for NP-C Families: Miplyffa, the first FDA-approved treatment for NPC, offers a promising future for our loved ones. Stay informed!

ANPDF
Sep 21, 20242 min read


NP-C Corner: Global Research is Lacking
Limited clinical trial opportunities and a decrease in global trials over the past 5 years means advocacy has never been more crucial.

Ellie Van Velsen
Aug 1, 20242 min read




