About Us
The Muenzer MPS Research and Treatment Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was听established听to advance research, treatment, and support for individuals with Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) and related lysosomal storage disorders. Founded in听November 2022, the Center was developed under the leadership of Dr. Joseph Muenzer, a pioneering expert in MPS, with a mission to address the complex needs of MPS patients and their families. Although the new clinic space was unveiled in November 2024, the Muenzer MPS Center team has been active in clinical care and clinical trials for MPS for many years.听
Our center offers the following specialized services through consultations:听
- Evaluation and Management:鈥疌omprehensive assessments and ongoing care for听MPS听individuals with MPS.听
- Genetic Counseling:鈥疕elping individuals and families make informed decisions about their health听and family planning听through comprehensive support, education, and guidance on the genetic and psychosocial implications of MPS.听
- Enzyme Replacement Therapy/Infusion Therapy:鈥疶reatment options to help slow disease progression.听The center has dedicated pediatric-friendly infusion rooms and a staff of specially trained nurses/providers to administer these therapies.听
- Comprehensive Developmental Testing:鈥疉ssessing developmental, cognitive, behavioral, and adaptive skill profiles of individuals with MPS.
- Clinical Trials:鈥� Learn more about investigational therapies and opportunities to participate in clinical trials.鈥�Learn鈥痑bout clinical trials occurring at the Muenzer MPS Center.
- If you are interested in scheduling an appointment or connecting with our clinic team for specialized services, please visit the听Appointment Page to learn more about the services offered at the Muenzer MPS Research and Treatment Center.
Milestones
The generous $10 million gift from Vaughn and Nancy Bryson, both 1960 graduates of 黑料网鈥檚 School of Pharmacy, will听establish听the Dr. Joseph Muenzer MPS Research & Treatment Center. This center will focus on developing comprehensive care strategies for individuals affected by MPS. The Bryson听family听committed $2.5 million to the University in 2021, later increasing their pledge to $10 million.听
