Bill Nye is back in his lab with NAF and Biogen—breaking down the science of Friedreich Ataxia in a new video series. WATCH NOW
My unwanted guest arrived when I was conceived. He rode in on my DNA and set up residence in the part of my brain called the cerebellum. This is located in the lower back of the brain and controls the major muscles and coordination. He lived very quietly, in fact 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 those living with Ataxia. The first 50 participants with a donation of $50 or more will get a free t-shirt! Minneapolis, MN (January 24, 2024) – 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 a cure while working to improve the lives of those living with Ataxia. As NAF grows, we wanted to identify the values that embody our 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 this year. We bid a heartfelt farewell to two esteemed Board Members, Cindy De Mint and John Dwyer, who have generously dedicated their time and 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 and cost so much? In this article, we will be going through the five key steps in drug development to shed some light on this 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 favorite products. We hope it might spark ideas for useful, thoughtful, and accessible gifts for yourself or a loved one. Of course, while our team 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 position primarily focuses on coordinating the NAF-sponsored Natural History Study titled Clinical Research Consortium for the Study of Cerebellar Ataxias (CRC-SCA). They will independently manage 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 path to becoming an internationally acclaimed physician scientist specializing in Ataxia was anything but predetermined. Born in Tokyo in 1948, Dr. Tee, as he prefers 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 logistics and discussion of the ongoing Clinical Research Consortium for the Study of Cerebellar Ataxia (CRC-SCA) Natural History Study. Session 1: CRC-SCA Progress and Introductions Read More…
This is a periodic newsletter for Ataxia clinicians to keep them up-to-date on patient resources and other medical news. To begin receiving this newsletter, join as a professional member of NAF at www.ataxia.org/JoinNAF. Hello from NAF’s Clinical Services Team If you are new here, welcome! We hope you are new Read More…
