The Ataxia Community Comes Together in Orlando April 9–11, 2026 for the Annual Ataxia Conference! LEARN MORE
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At NAF, we support researchers in many ways, including our grant process. Research grants allow Ataxia investigators to request funding for their studies. Lay summaries Read More…
NAF, along with Ataxia Global Initiative, and Ataxia UK, recently partnered with Critical Path Institute (C-Path) for the launch of their Critical Path to Therapeutics for Read More…
Above: February 2021 Board of Directors Zoom Meeting NAF recently had a few changes to our Board of Directors. Joe DeCrescenzo, Mike Leader, and Bill Read More…
Last updated: February 2021 The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is affecting communities worldwide. The health and safety of the Ataxia community is a priority at NAF. We Read More…
NAF joined efforts spearheaded by the American Brain Coalition (ABC) to create a Neuroscience Center of Excellence at the FDA. We signed on to ABC’s letters to Read More…
Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) is encouraging Reata Pharmaceuticals to submit a New Drug Application (NDA) for Omaveloxolone, which recently completed a Phase III clinical Read More…
Below are lay summaries submitted for research completed in fiscal year 2019. Each study received a grant from NAF to support their research. To check Read More…
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…
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I’ve been living with a genetically acquired Ataxia since birth Read More…
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