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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: Diverse Scientists in Ataxia Predoctoral Fellowship 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: Pioneer SCA Translational Award (2019): “Mechanisms 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: Pre-Doctoral Fellowship to Promote Diversity in 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: NAF Graduate Research Fellowship (2023): “Identifying Read More…
Written by Celeste Suart, PhD The end of October 2025 was a busy time for the research team here at NAF. We had delegates at two different research conferences: the Clinical Trials in Inherited Ataxias (CTAX) conference and the Amsterdam International Ataxia Patient Conference. Here are a few highlights from 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: Early Career Investigator Award (2024): “Decoding 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: Research Seed Money Grant (2025): “Uncovering Read More…
Biohaven announced that it has received a Complete Response Letter (CRL) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the New Drug Application (NDA) seeking approval of VYGLXIA (troriluzole) for the treatment of spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA). A CRL means the FDA has completed its review and determined that the 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: Graduate Research Fellowship (2024): “Elucidating cholesterol Read More…
The National Ataxia Foundation seeks a compassionate, experienced, and licensed clinical professional to serve as Community Services Manager (CSM). This role will develop and lead a national network of contracted social workers who will provide direct support to the Ataxia community. The CSM will oversee program development, train contracted staff Read More…
