Help us Find a Cure for
Angelman Syndrome
Welcome to the Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics UK.
We have one goal: to cure Angelman Syndrome.
What is Angelman Syndrome?
Drug Development Pipline
Itās our job to push forward all promising Angelman syndrome (AS) programs, and to ensure that the community has a birds-eye view of the entire landscape.
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The Latest at FAST UK
Alton Towers IAD Weekend 2026 ā Celebrating 13 Years!
The 2026 Alton Towers event for International Angelman Day marked an incredible 13 years of bringing families together for a weekend of fun, connection, and celebration!
Parent Blog: Our son, Hudson, is our real life Angel! ā¦by Charlene Cooper
Our son, Hudson, is our real life Angel! Our blue eyed boy was born on 1st December 2020, eager to meet us as he came 3 weeks early. Hudsonās big sisters, Amelia and Madison were delighted with their new role asā¦
Global Spotlight: Heather Brady
When we received Ceciliaās diagnosis in 2020 when she was 2 years old, it felt like an overwhelming blow, and when we were told there was no cure, we just could not accept this and started looking straight away at what we could do for our beautiful girl.
Supporting FAST UK and raising awareness of Angelman Syndrome ā our journey so farā¦ by Sarah Washbrook
So where did it all begin? I knew very early on that something was unique about Ivor. I waved my hands, but people said I was fussing; heās just a boy. I suppose this is when the grieving started for me, the fear, the worries.
A Working Mum and Carer, one year inā¦
My life took an unexpected turn when my 4-year-old son, Ivor, was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome just after his third birthday.
Parent Blog: Carers Week 2026 – Please, give us a smileā¦by Sarah Washbrook
Please, give us a smileĀ
Iām Mum to 6 year old Ivor, who lives with Angelman syndrome. This is a rare neurogenetic disorder affecting about 1 in 15,000 – about 500,000 worldwide.Ā
People living with Angelman syndrome are significantly intellectually disabled, have balance and coordination issues, motor impairments and many have debilitating seizures.Ā
Some will never walk. Most will never talk.Ā
Life changing.Ā
Iād like you to step into my life as a parent carer, just for one day.
Announcing the Winner of Our 2024 Community Member Award
We are thrilled to reveal the winner of our Community Member Award, an initiative recognizing individuals whoāve made a significant impact within the Angelman syndrome community in the UK.
Fundraising News
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Alton Towers IAD Weekend 2025 ā Celebrating 12 Years!
International Angelman Day: February 15
Scientific Updates
Oak Hill Bio has shared a community letter to the Angelman syndrome community
Oak Hill Bio has shared a community letter to the Angelman syndrome community
FAST Global
This website is operated by FAST UK, an independent entity organised and existing under the laws of (England and Wales).Ā While FAST UK uses the branding of the Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics, FAST UK is a separate and distinct entity, operating under its own governance.
At FAST UK, we’re dedicated to keeping our community informed about advancements in Angelman syndrome treatments. We’ve provided a link to the global FAST site, where you can explore an up to date overview of the drug development pipeline. This resource highlights the progress of various programs, some of which are supported by FAST and others disclosed by external organisations.
Click below to gain insight into the promising developments bringing us closer to effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure.
Prof Art Beaudet
There are many disorders that will not be cured or treated in our lifetime, but Angelman Syndrome will not be one of them.