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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…
Last month we asked for your feedback about the FDA’s decision to refuse to file Biohaven’s NDA for troriluzole. More than 3,000 people stepped up to make their voices heard! 97% of respondents agree that the FDA should apply regulatory flexibility and accept the NDA filing for troriluzole for a Read More…
My name is Tanoa and I am NAF’s Social Media Coordinator. I am proud to announce that I will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro alongside Mike De Rosa this October! I will be there to document the journey through pictures and video and support Mike’s efforts as a compatriot on his Read More…
Step into the world of Mary Hogan, where genealogy goes far beyond a mere hobby and leads to learning about a pervasive genetic disorder called SCA27B. A Family Affected – The “Darby Glide” Many of us have logged onto Ancestry.com and tinkered around for a few hours. We’ve seen the Read More…
