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Drug companies must follow a detailed process to build and submit their New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). You Read More…
The National Ataxia Foundation seeks a compassionate, experienced, and licensed clinical professional to serve as Community Services Manager (CSM). This role will develop and lead Read More…
Minneapolis, MN (September 25, 2025) – The National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) today announced the launch of The Science Guy: Back in the Lab for FA, Read More…
Guest Author: Beverly Nelson Becoming a caregiver for someone with ataxia changes the rhythm of your days almost overnight. The mix of medical responsibilities, emotional Read More…
NAF is hiring a full time Regional Development Manager. This person will be responsible for generating revenue via traditional non-profit revenue streams including major gifts, Read More…
Xtreme Hike 2026: Grand Canyon 26 hikers. 1 Grand Canyon. 1 mission: A world without Ataxia. MEET THE HIKERS FULL PARTICIPANT LIST FOLLOW THE JOURNEY Read More…
Grief is universal—painful, sticky, and nonlinear. For those navigating chronic illnesses like Ataxia, grief often resurfaces repeatedly, in waves, each time a new change or Read More…
We’re excited to share that our CEO, Andrew Rosen, was recently featured on the Mission Matters podcast! In the episode, titled “Raising Awareness and Advancing Read More…
Ataxia Tips Real advice from real people living with Ataxia. SUBMIT A TIP RECENT TIPS FOLLOW #AtaxiaTipTuesday Living with Ataxia means adapting every day—and sometimes, Read More…
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As a child I experienced hypnogogic states REM dysfunction and night terrors. As I go older I Read More…
Saga of a CHAIR Prajakta Samant and Amit Patil When we hear a word “chair”, the first thing that Read More…
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