International Rett Syndrome Foundation
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One of the best parts of ASCEND? The friendships.đź’ś
There’s something so special about finding people who just get it. We asked members of our Rett Syndrome community what “Friends I Met Through ASCEND” means to them, and their answers are a beautiful reminder of the connections that make this community so special.
“What does being part of the Rett syndrome community mean to you?” 💜 We asked attendees at ASCEND to share their thoughts—and their responses are a beautiful reminder of the power of connection, resilience, and hope. We’d love to hear your answer in the comments.💜💜💜
07/13/2026
IRSF is now accepting applications for the 2026 IRSF Rett Syndrome Bridge Awards.
At a time when federal research funding has contracted sharply, we cannot afford to lose promising Rett syndrome research already in motion.
This one-year funding opportunity is designed to help preserve high-impact work whose external funding has lapsed, been reduced, or is at imminent risk — protecting not only the research itself, but also the people, tools, data, and momentum needed to keep progress moving.
Full proposals are due August 14, 2026 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT. Letters of intent are not required.
Researchers can also review active FY26 CDMRP/PRMRP opportunities on the same page.
Learn more and apply: https://www.rettsyndrome.org/researchers/funding-opportunities/
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