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First drug to treat Alexander disease approved by the FDA after three decades of research at UW-Madison
September 18, 2026
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 18 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news:

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First drug to treat Alexander disease approved by the FDA after three decades of research at UW-Madison

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The drug is the first and only disease-modifying treatment for the rare neurological disease.

By Charlene N. Rivera-Bonet

September 18, 2026

The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first drug to . . .

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