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The National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) and the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) applaud the United States Senate on behalf of Ataxia patients and their families Read More…
The National Ataxia Foundation (NAF), the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA), and Ataxia UK are pleased to announce the date for the inaugural International Congress Read More…
Guest Author: Movement Disorder Policy Coalition Movement disorders such as Ataxia, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, and tardive dyskinesia can affect every aspect of a person’s life. That Read More…
Pre-competitive pharma industry consortium looks to accelerate development of treatments for Ataxia The National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) announced today the launch of the NAF Drug Read More…
Guest Author: Jay Armstrong, NAF Support Group Leader At my 7 year olds son’s first baseball practice the coach asked if a parent would be Read More…
Author: Mary Ann Peterson, NAF Research Associate Many feel powerless when they are first diagnosed with Ataxia. Brain donation gives the donor and family the Read More…
We would like to send a massive thank you to everyone who works to protect and advance public health. Your efforts save lives. Happy Public Health Thank You Day! #PHTYD #PublicHealthHeroes
We were happy to team up with FARA to get the National Ataxia Awareness Resolution of 2020 passed by the Senate! Thank you to Senator Warren and Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith for co-sponsoring this bipartisan resolution! Read the press release: ataxia.org/bipartisan-national-ataxia-awareness-day-of-2020-resolution-passed
Dr. Paulson was recently elected to the National Academy of Medicine, which is a great honor. He has provided leadership to many scientists who are now involved in the Ataxia research field. He has been a champion for NAF and we would like to congratulate him on this accomplishment. Thank you Dr. Paulson! alzheimers.med.umich.edu/2020/10/19/dr-paulson-elected-to-national-academy-of-medicine-membership/
We're proud to join efforts with FARA and Ataxia UK to coordinate an international conference for Ataxia researchers. Check out our joint press release for more info. ataxia.org/inaugural-international-congress-for-ataxia-research-icar-to-take-place-in-march-2022/
Join us at 11am Pacific Time for an after-Thanksgiving get-together! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83209211867?pwd=OFRRd2hhcDF1UzM1U0oxeEhXK1pNUT09 Meeting ID: 832 0921 1867 Passcode: 335066 For more information join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1033349420106652/ or contact Sherry McLaughlin Phone #: 360-344-2445 | Email: cherilyn546@gmail.com Read More…
Join us for our virtual meeting! For the Zoom meeting access information contact Julia Pantoga at Phone #: 414-899-5195 | E-mail: sharpturninstitute@gmail.com Read More…
Meetings are at 3PM and 6PM EST Click here to register For more information contact Mark Desa at 416-418-2475 or mark@hopeforataxia.org. Read More…
Meetings are at 9AM, 12PM, 3PM and 6PM EST (2PM, 5PM, 8PM, 11PM in London, UK). The Links to this teleconference will be provided once registration opens. For more information contact Mark Desa at 416-418-2475 or mark@hopeforataxia.org. Read More…
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