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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…
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…
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…
Author: Joel Sutherland, Development Director Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 3rd beginning at 1:00pm EDT for the 2020 National Ataxia Foundation Virtual Walk N’ Roll. Read More…
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