A designation to recognize centers that provide comprehensive care and services for individuals affected by Ataxia and their families.
Comprehensive Clinical Care
OR
at least .5 FTE combined dedicated clinical time to ataxia between neurologist and Advanced Practice Practitioners
Professional Training and Research
Community Education and Outreach
The 2024 application cycle has closed. In 2025, there will be one ACE Application cycle during the second half of 2025. Please stay tuned to NAF’s communication channels to stay informed about 2025 due dates.
If you have any questions, email Aimee Alcott at aimee@ataxia.org.
Applications will be reviewed by a committee composed of NAF staff, representatives from the NAF Medical Research and Advisory Board, an industry representative from NAF’s Drug Development Collaborative, and a patient representative. All applications will be scored, using the following criteria:
The scoring of applications is part of an internal review process. Therefore, scores will not be shared with any site applying for designation, regardless of whether the site is given designation. Following review of the application, applicants not selected for designation may request a virtual meeting to discuss avenues to strengthen future applications.
If you have any questions about NAF’s Ataxia Center of Excellence designation, contact our Research Services Director, Kelsey Trace, at kelsey@ataxia.org.
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