Our MPS Center is internationally recognized for our expertise, innovative treatment approaches, and Hurler Syndrome research. We are here to serve families touched by these disorders as best we can. The University of Minnesota is the first institution in the United States to perform transplants for these disorders, and we have performed well over 250 transplants for Hurler syndrome thus far. We maintain an ongoing commitment to moving the field forward. Patients are cared for by experts in the areas of:

• Audiology

• Blood and marrow transplantation

• Cardiology

• Ear, nose and throat

• Endocrinology

• Genetics

• Neurology

• Neuropsychology

• Neuroradiology

• Neurosurgery

• Ophthalmology

• Orthopedic surgery

• Pulmonology

This multidisciplinary team approach ensures that the care we provide best meets the unique needs of each patient and family. We assist with establishing a diagnosis, providing the best therapy available, and providing multidisciplinary assessments to anticipate difficulties and optimize care.