Our Mission
The SSADH Association is a voluntary, not-for-profit, 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to helping children and families affected by an ultra-rare neurometabolic disorder known as Succinic Semialdehyde Dehydrogenase Deficiency or SSADH.
The SSADH Association is committed to those affected with this neurotransmitter disease through education, advocacy and research.
News & Updates
SSADH EL-PFDD Meeting Proceedings
Over a hundred patients, caregivers and doctors gathered from across the US, and from as far away as Asia, Europe…
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EL-PFDD Meeting
The Externally-Led Patient-Focused Drug Development (EL-PFDD) initiative was developed for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to systematically obtain the…
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Journal of Child Neurology Special Issue:
2020 Conference Proceedings of the International SSADH Deficiency / Conference Organizers: Phillip L. Pearl, MD, Melissa L. DiBacco, MD, Jean-Baptiste…
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NINDS Awards two year grant: ERT for SSADH Deficiency
Granted awarded for Developing an inducible mouse model for gene replacement therapy in Succinic Semialdehyde Dehydrogenase Deficiency (SSADHD) Drs. Henry…
Read MoreOver a 100 patients, caregivers and doctors gathered from across the US, and from as far away as Asia, Europe and Greece to participate in the Externally Led - Patient Focused Drug Development (EL-PFDD) meeting. Additionally, we had participants join us virtually who were unable to travel because of the logistical challenges of traveling with their affected children.
The PFDD initiative was developed for the FDA to systematically obtain the patient perspective on specific diseases and their currently available treatments.
At the PFDD meeting the families highlighted the most significant symptoms of SSADH Deficiency and shared stories to reflect the impact that this disorder has on the patient’s daily life while emphasizing the lack of treatment options.
Video Recording From July 8, 2022 EL-PFDD Meeting
We are happy to provide the videos below of the
SSADH EL-PFDD Meeting, for those who were unable
to attend in person.
SSADH Association Welcome and Morning Session 1
EL-PFDD Meeting, Video 1 of 4.
Morning Session 2
EL-PFDD Meeting, Video 2 of 4.
Afternoon Session 1
EL-PFDD Meeting, Video 3 of 4.
Afternoon Session 2
