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.
Are you a caregiver for someone with Angelman syndrome?
Your experiences are invaluable, and we want to hear from you.
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!
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.
FAST Global Search & Rescue Initiative Joins the Global Angelman Syndrome Registry
A Unified Effort to Connect Families, Accelerate Research, and Find a Cure for Angelman Syndrome
Angelman Syndrome Caregiver Survey
Are you a caregiver for someone with Angelman syndrome? Your experiences areĀ invaluable, and we want to hear from you.
FAST Global Search & Rescue Initiative Joins the Global Angelman Syndrome Registry
A Unified Effort to Connect Families, Accelerate Research, and Find a Cure for Angelman Syndrome
Art for Angelman 2024: Our Biggest Fundraiser of the Year
We are thrilled to share the incredible success of Art for Angelman 2024, which raised a record breaking Ā£66,000 for FAST UK. This outstanding achievement makes it our biggest fundraiser of the year.
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.
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
FAST Global Search & Rescue Initiative Joins the Global Angelman Syndrome Registry
Oak Hill Bio has shared a community letter to the Angelman syndrome community
FAST Global Search & Rescue Initiative Joins the Global Angelman Syndrome Registry
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.