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What are Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)?

Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) are standards for nonclinical research studies. These standards must be met before the research data can be accepted and reviewed by a regulatory agency. A nonclinical study involves experiments to determine the safety of a product. But not in people! Nonclinical studies are performed before they are ever tested in people. Examples might be laboratory-based research, preclinical trials using animal models, toxicology assessments, or even environmental studies. Only after the Read More…

Faces of Ataxia Research: Maria do Carmo Costa, PhD

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 SCA3 Translational Research Award (2024): Read More…

Faces of Ataxia Research: Juan Mato

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…

2026 NAF Research Grants

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…

Faces of Ataxia Research: Tyler Thaxton

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…

Face of Ataxia Research: Shane Hellyer, PhD

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…

Faces of Ataxia Research: Matthew Scaglione, PhD

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…

Face of Ataxia Research: Marija Cvetanovic, PhD

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…

Faces of Ataxia Research: Hannah Shorrock, PhD

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…

Faces of Ataxia Research: Hayley McLoughlin, PhD

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…

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