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About AMDA

The Acid Maltase Deficiency Association’s driving force lies in its efforts to advance research, improve care, and ensure early diagnosis for individuals and families affected by Pompe disease. Founded by the House family and guided by individuals living with Pompe disease, AMDA works through deep collaboration with global experts, industry, and policymakers to translate science into informed, compassionate support for the Pompe disease community.

What is Pompe disease?

Pompe disease is one of a family of 49 rare genetic disorders known as Lysosomal Storage Diseases or LSDs. Pompe disease is also known as Acid Maltase Deficiency or Glycogen Storage Disease type II.

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If you are a newly diagnosed patient, please email info@amda-pompe.org and someone will return your message within 24-48 hours.

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Webinar

Making Sense of Research Studies and Registries

Making Sense of Research Studies and Registries

Title: Making sense of research studies and registries
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time: 7 PM CST / 8 PM EST
Speakers:
Karmen Trzupek
Ryan Colburn

Summary:
Have you heard about research studies and patient registries for Pompe disease? These studies are a critical tool in capturing the patient experience, which improves disease understanding, management, and treatment options.
Join this session to learn about the different types of research studies and patient registries for Pompe disease. What are the differences between them? How is the data shared and used? We’ll cover what you may want to consider when choosing to participate, cover a few of the historical registries that have contributed to progress in Pompe, and share an innovative patient led registry, Progress4Pompe, where patients own their data and choose how to share it.

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Upcoming Talking With Your Pompe Peeps Session

Our Adaptations with Pompe Disease

Our Adaptations with Pompe Disease

Infusions can feel overwhelming at first — and then, over time, they become part of life. In this Talking With Your Pompe Peeps session, Alison Breitbarth (Grant’s Giants) will help us talk openly about what it looks like to normalize infusion day for kids and families — while keeping the conversation welcoming for anyone navigating infusions at any age.
We’ll swap first infusion stories, share what helped (and what we wish we’d known), and trade practical tips for making the day smoother — from comfort items and routines to mindset shifts that build confidence. Alison will also share ideas behind her Infusion Play Kit, designed to bring playfulness into a day that can otherwise feel stressful.

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Your generous contribution will go a long way into improving the quality of life of Pompe Disease Patients worldwide. Donations go towards Pompe Disease Research.

 Acid Maltase Deficiency Association

GET INVOLVED

Your generous contribution will go a long way into improving the quality of life of Pompe Disease Patients worldwide. Donations go towards Pompe Disease Research.

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