A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community During this time of profound loss, the outpouring of love, support, and kindness from our community has been truly overwhelming. The passing of our beloved president, Tiffany, has been deeply felt by all of us at the Acid Maltase...
The Role of Genetic Counselors on the Pompe Disease Care Team
Title: The Role of Genetic Counselors on the Pompe DiseaseA rare genetic disease in which the body cannot properly break down glycogen, leading to buildup tha... More Care Team
Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
Time: 2 PM CT / 3 PM ET
Speaker:
Erin Huggins, MS, CGC
Webinar Overview:
This webinar focuses on a unique type of clinician: the genetic counselor. Genetic counselors are specially trained providers that can have an important role on your care management team. In this webinar, we’ll describe who genetic counselors are, what they do, and how they can help you and your family navigate a diagnosis of Pompe diseaseA rare genetic disease in which the body cannot properly break down glycogen, leading to buildup tha... More. At the end of the webinar, there will be a Q&A session with the speaker, a board-certified genetic counselor with several years of experience in caring for individuals with Pompe diseaseA rare genetic disease in which the body cannot properly break down glycogen, leading to buildup tha... More.
Tiffany Laurel House (1983-2025): A Life of Purpose and Passion
Tiffany Laurel House January 22, 1983 - May 25, 2025 Tiffany L. House, 42, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on May 25, 2025, after a courageous battle with Pompe diseaseA rare genetic disease in which the body cannot properly break down glycogen, leading to buildup tha... More, a rare and progressive muscle disease. One of the first and most severe symptoms she...
IPA/Erasmus MC Pompe Survey Update Webinar
Title: The Pompe Survey: Past Insights and Future Goals
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Time: 11 AM CT / 12 PM ET
Speakers:
Lauren Dobischok, MSc
Michelle Kruijshaar, PhD
Webinar Overview:
Launched in 2002, the IPA/Erasmus MC Pompe Survey collects information on the impacts of Pompe diseaseA rare genetic disease in which the body cannot properly break down glycogen, leading to buildup tha... More on patient’s lives, and how these impacts may change with treatment. Pompe patients from around the world provide this information through an annual questionnaire. The information collected in the Pompe Survey provides insights on the effect of different treatments and particular issues that Pompe patients may face in daily life. With second-generation ERT entering the market and other novel therapies on the horizon, insights from patients’ perspectives are more relevant than ever. Learn about the history of the Pompe Survey, key findings from the survey, and the continued importance of patient participation in achieving future goals in this webinar.
Evolving Our Understanding of Pompe Disease – Data Driven Insights
Title: Evolving our understanding of Pompe DiseaseA rare genetic disease in which the body cannot properly break down glycogen, leading to buildup tha... More – data driven insights
Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Time: 1 PM CT / 2 PM ET
Speaker:
Ryan Colburn
Webinar Overview:
An overview of how NBS enabled significant updates to Pompe epidemiology (Prevalence, etc), and how the strength of this data enables an improved foundation for evolving our understanding of Pompe around the world, and across the full spectrum of disease. We’ll also cover how this foundation relates to other important topics, including some previously covered in this webinar series such as: ABC’s of Pompe, Disease Management in the NBS era, Treatment development, Emerging research, etc.
2025 PCMA Pull for Pompe Fundraiser
The AMDA is excited to announce that the 14th Annual PCMA's Pull for Pompe will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas! The Pull for Pompe clay shooting event is designed for all ages and ability levels. Please...
2025 New Year Letter From AMDA President – Tiffany House
As we enter a new year, the Acid Maltase Deficiency Association (AMDA) wants to thank you for your unwavering support and dedication. Together, we have navigated through challenges and made significant strides for the Pompe community. Your support fuels our commitment...
The ABCs of Pompe Disease
Title: The ABCs of Pompe DiseaseA rare genetic disease in which the body cannot properly break down glycogen, leading to buildup tha... More
Date: Monday, January 13, 2025
Time: 1 PM CT / 2 PM ET
Speaker:
Erin Huggins, MS, CGC
Webinar Overview:
Are you looking for information on Pompe diseaseA rare genetic disease in which the body cannot properly break down glycogen, leading to buildup tha... More or trying to navigate a new diagnosis? Overwhelmed by the amount of information online and the sea of jargon and terminology? Whether you are dealing with a diagnosis, are a family member or a caregiver, or even a medical provider who just wants a refresher on the basics, this webinar is for you! We will cover the “ABCs” of Pompe diseaseA rare genetic disease in which the body cannot properly break down glycogen, leading to buildup tha... More including its underlying cause, genetics/inheritance, newborn screening, treatment/management, and more. Information will be presented in a thorough, easy-to-follow manner and there will be time for questions at the end. We hope you’ll join us!
2024 PCMA’s Pull for Pompe Photo Gallery
On Saturday, April 27, 2024, the PCMA (Precast Concrete Manufacturers Association) held it’s annual Pull for Pompe fundraiser at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, TX. The Pull for Pompe clay shooting event was a day of family fun designed for all ages and...
2024 Helen Walker Research Grant For Pompe Disease Now Accepting Applications
The AMDA is excited to announce a research grant opportunity for applicants who are involved in Pompe DiseaseA rare genetic disease in which the body cannot properly break down glycogen, leading to buildup tha... More research. This grant opportunity was made possible by the 2024 Pull for Pompe, a private fundraiser held by the Precast Manufacturer’s Association of Texas...
2024 AMDA/IPA International Conference Wrap-Up
We would like that thank you all for helping to make our 2024 AMDA/IPA Conference a HUGE success! With upwards of 225 in person attendees, and 80+ virtual attendees from over 13 countries, this was our largest, most successful conference yet! The conference recordings...
2024 AMDA/IPA International Pompe Patient and Scientific Conference Photo Gallery: May 5, 2024 Day 3 Photos
May 5, 2024: Day 3 - Conference Photos The final day of the 2024 AMDA/IPA International Pompe Patient & Scientific Conference brought more presentations from industry and a look at the future of Pompe diseaseA rare genetic disease in which the body cannot properly break down glycogen, leading to buildup tha... More treatments and initiatives. It was incredible seeing...
2024 AMDA/IPA International Pompe Patient and Scientific Conference Photo Gallery: May 4, 2024 Day 2 Photos Part 1
May 4, 2024: Day 2 - Conference Photos: Part 1 Day 2 was a full day of sessions where we saw excellent presentations from researchers, doctors, and patients. [gallery type="thumbnails" link="file" columns="9"...
2024 AMDA/IPA International Pompe Patient and Scientific Conference Photo Gallery: May 4, 2024 Day 2 Photos Part 2
May 4, 2024: Day 2 - Conference Photos: Part 2 [gallery type="thumbnails" link="file" columns="9"...
2024 AMDA/IPA International Pompe Patient and Scientific Conference Photo Gallery: May 3, 2024 Rodeo and Dinner Part 2
May 3, 2024: Day 1 - Welcome Dinner & Rodeo: Part 2 [gallery type="thumbnails" columns="9" link="file"...
2024 AMDA/IPA International Pompe Patient and Scientific Conference Photo Gallery: May 3, 2024 Rodeo and Dinner Part 1
May 3, 2024: Day 1 - Welcome Dinner & Rodeo: Part 1 After the workshops, everyone was chartered over to Pedrotti's Ranch for the Welcome Dinner and a good old fashioned Texas Rodeo!!! [gallery type="thumbnails" columns="9" link="file"...
2024 AMDA/IPA International Pompe Patient and Scientific Conference Photo Gallery: May 3, 2024 – Day 1 Conference
May 3, 2024 - Day 1 - Conference Photos On May 3, 2024, patients, their family members, care givers, researchers, and doctors gathered at the Holiday Inn - Riverwalk for the 2024 AMDA/IPA International Pompe Patient & Scientific Conference. Day 1 was check-in and...
Essential Update: New Treatment Approaches for Late-Onset Pompe Disease
The AMDA is partnering with Medlive to bring this exciting program to HCPs in the Pompe community. Join leading experts Dr. Tahseen Mozaffar and Dr. Barbara Burton as they discuss late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD)A form of Pompe disease that begins after infancy and usually progresses more slowly. More. Hear the latest advancements, including newly approved...
2023 Helen Walker Grant Recipient
Project title: AutophagyThe cell's internal cleanup system that removes damaged or unneeded material. More control of glycogenA stored form of sugar used for energy. More in skeletal muscleMuscles that control movement and are commonly affected in Pompe disease. More This year, the AMDA was fortunate to receive 13 grant applications focusing on both clinical research and basic science. It has been a challenge to select one. Dr. Wyant was chosen because he has embarked...
Join us for the first “Talking With Your Pompe Peeps” session on August 16, 2024!
We are excited to announce that the topic of our first "Talking With Your Pompe Peeps" session is "The Elementary School Experience: Building Success for IOPD/LOPD Children Through Collaboration and Partnership"! Join us August 16, 2024 at 1 PM CT for an open forum...
