Skip over navigation

Please note: To view the design of this web site, you need a browser that supports web standards. The content of this site is accessable (with no formatting) to any browser. Upgrade to a Web standards compliant browser.

Accesskeys: home=1, skip over navigation=2

HSP Research Foundation

Welcome to the HSP Research Foundation - created in 2005 to find a cure for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia - an inherited, degenerative disease affecting mainly the legs, causing spasticity and severely impairing walking.

The HSP Research Foundation is an incorporated, registered Australian charity which funds research to find a cure. The Foundation is also the community hub for HSPers in Australia, creating awareness and providing support and education.

Pivotal Trial in Muscular Dystrophy

Ataluren designated for PTC124 Read more »

Australians make stem cell breakthrough

Turning skin cells into stem cells Read more »

Largest Population Study ever

HSP rate 7.4 per 100,000 population Read more »

HSP gene increases toxic proteins

Effects on cells studied Read more »

SPG36 – new HSP gene locus

Causes complicated AD-HSP Read more »

REEP1 AD-HSP study

Linking genes to clinical presentation Read more »

How paraplegin works (SPG7)

Paraplegin loss causes SPG7 HSP Read more »

Spastin levels found to be important

Study of spastin gives insight Read more »

Fitness - a Key for HSPers

Getting Fit & Staying Fit Read more »

WE MOVE Spasticity Survey

Invitation to Participate Read more »

Whirlwind Wheelchair

Breakthrough in design and function Read more »

Cursed by her genes

Krystal changes her destiny Read more »

2009 Workshop & AGM in Melbourne

All Victorian HSPers welcome Read more »

Australians refused insurance

Poor genes the reason Read more »

Rare Diseases in Australia

A piecemeal approach Read more »

Rare genetic conditions on the rise

More conditions being recognised Read more »

M. Hayden, Canada's 'researcher of year'

$500,000 prize given to charity Read more »

UK Newslink

Newsletter of the UK HSP group Read more »

Mick

Tim

This page is dedicated to what you, the HSP community, are saying

Email us to have your say

Stem Cell Pilot Study

Good volunteer experience Read more »

Back, hip, leg pain

Physio helps ….. Read more »