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Guest Author: Pinalben “Pinky” Patel My vision has never been 20/20. Okay, maybe it was up until my preteen years. This disease I have affects Read More…
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Guest Author: Pinalben “Pinky” Patel My vision has never been 20/20. Okay, maybe it was up until my preteen years. This disease I have affects Read More…

Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) are standards for nonclinical research studies. These standards must be met before the research data can be accepted and reviewed by a regulatory agency. A nonclinical study involves experiments to determine the safety of a product. But not in people! Read More…

Written by Victoria Martinez Faces of Ataxia Research highlights scientists whose work is supported by grants from NAF. Each story shows how our donors are Read More…

The National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) led a survey of people with Ataxia and their families in January 2025. The goal of the survey was to get Read More…

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Guest Author: Shannon Dunphy Lazo The Advocate Spotlight highlights members of the Ataxia community who are creating change through advocacy, awareness, education, and community involvement. Read More…

Written by Victoria Martinez Faces of Ataxia Research highlights scientists whose work is supported by grants from NAF. Each story shows how our donors are Read More…

Thank you to everyone who joined our State of NAF webinar. It was an opportunity to reflect on where we’ve been, where we’re headed, and Read More…

Written by Victoria Martinez Faces of Ataxia Research highlights scientists whose work is supported by grants from NAF. Each story shows how our donors are Read More…
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When I had my tinnitus investigated in 2007, a balance Read More…
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