Research & Innovation

At the Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) program at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, our patients have access to exciting research at Stanford Medicine.

Research topics

Our specialists’ research has helped the community better understand the origins of and treatments for the condition. Research topics include:

• Managing stress and coping in parents of children with the condition
• Understanding the risk of morbidity and mortality in PWS
• Finding the best pharmacological solutions to PWS symptoms through participation in clinical trials

Our team is also involved with national and international organizations that aim to improve the lives of those with PWS. This includes the Prader Willi Syndrome Association (USA), where David Stevenson, MD, sits on the scientific advisory board.