The Ataxia Community Comes Together in Orlando April 9–11, 2026 for the Annual Ataxia Conference! LEARN MORE
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Many people with Ataxia are interested in participating in clinical research, but are not sure where to start. It can be tricky to know where Read More…
Walk N’ Roll events bring together individuals, families, and communities to spread awareness and support NAF’s mission of accelerating treatments and improving the lives of Read More…
Our vision is clear: a world without Ataxia. Our mission guides the way that we pursue that vision: by accelerating the development of treatments and Read More…
The new year can be a time for reflection and anticipation. At NAF, it is especially true for a change to our Board of Directors Read More…
It takes a long time to develop a new drug. Not to mention it can be very expensive. But why does it take so long Read More…
Guest Author: Day Undefined Welcome to Day Undefined’s Holiday Gift Guide for the National Ataxia Foundation – taking a fun twist on some of our Read More…
NAF is hiring a full time Clinical Research Coordinator. This person will be responsible for supporting the Clinical Operations Branch of the Research Department. This Read More…
While some begin their careers with a specific specialization – ready to focus on making a difference in a certain field – Dr. Tetsuo Ashizawa’s Read More…
The following is a high-level overview of the Katie Campbell CRC-SCA Face-to-Face Meeting held from September 11-13, 2023, in Bloomington, Minnesota. This meeting focused on Read More…
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My Ataxia journey began in 1978, following a three-month coma Read More…
I’ve been living with a genetically acquired Ataxia since birth Read More…
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