Chapel Hill, NC — The team at the Muenzer MPS Research & Treatment Center joined the global rare disease community in recognizing MPS Awareness Day by proudly wearing purple—a color symbolizing strength, resilience, and unity across the MPS community.
Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are a group of seven rare, genetic lysosomal storage disorders that impact both children and adults. While individually rare, collectively they affect thousands of individuals worldwide. MPS Awareness Day is observed each year on May 15 to increase public understanding of these complex conditions and to support efforts for earlier diagnosis, more effective treatments, and comprehensive care.
By participating in MPS Awareness Day, the Muenzer MPS Center continues its mission to advocate for individuals and families living with MPS. In addition to providing expert, multidisciplinary care, the Center leads groundbreaking research efforts, including clinical trials and natural history studies, aimed at improving outcomes for those affected.