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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 feedback on NAF’s services, but also to learn more about the experience of living with Ataxia. In May 2026, NAF staff members published a scientific paper in the journal The 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 fueling discoveries that bring us closer to effective treatments and a cure for Ataxia. Meet the Researcher Project title: Characterizing peripheral neuropathy onset and progression 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 how the voices of the Ataxia community continue to shape our path forward. During the webinar, we announced a transformative gift from an anonymous donor Read More…
23 Studies Funded Totaling $910k! We’re proud to support 23 research grants driving progress in Ataxia research. Explore the full list of funded studies below. A huge thank you to our scientific reviewers who volunteer their time and expertise to make sure that the best science to accelerate Ataxia treatment 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 fueling discoveries that bring us closer to effective treatments and a cure for Ataxia. Meet the Researcher Project title: The functional domains of a1ACT 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 fueling discoveries that bring us closer to effective treatments and a cure for Ataxia. Meet the Researcher Project title: Characterization of naturally occurring mGlu1 mutations Read More…
Written by Taylor Stolberg Faces of Ataxia Research highlights scientists whose work is supported by grants from NAF. Each story shows how our donors are fueling discoveries that bring us closer to effective treatments and a cure for Ataxia. Meet the Researcher Project title: Mechanisms of Neurodegeneration in SCA48 Education: 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 fueling discoveries that bring us closer to effective treatments and a cure for Ataxia. Meet the Researcher Project title: Molecular mechanisms and consequences of Purkinje Read More…
Written by Celeste Suart Faces of Ataxia Research highlights scientists whose work is supported by grants from NAF. Each story shows how our donors are fueling discoveries that bring us closer to effective treatments and a cure for Ataxia. Meet the Researcher Project title: A CAG expansion-selective small molecule screen 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 fueling discoveries that bring us closer to effective treatments and a cure for Ataxia. Meet the Researcher Project titles: Research Seed Money Grant (2023-2024): “Mapping Read More…
