Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST) Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsTexas, United States11-50 Employees
The Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST) is a non-profit organization focused on accelerating research and development aimed at curing Angelman syndrome. It positions itself as a leading patient advocacy group and the largest non-governmental funder of Angelman syndrome research, supporting projects at varying stages of drug development to move from laboratory findings toward clinical application. FAST serves researchers and clinicians, alongside the Angelman syndrome community, by funding work across the research continuum and pursuing rapid, safe progress for individuals of all ages and genotypes. Based in Austin, Texas, FAST operates with a relatively small, nonprofit team and maintains a rolling grant process to support new research ideas. In recent activity, the organization has engaged in partnerships and collaborations related to advancing translational efforts for Angelman syndrome, including support for initiatives at affiliated institutions.