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Faces of Ataxia Research

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…

Faces of Ataxia Research: Vanessa Sanchez

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…

Faces of Ataxia Research: Sabrina Phanor

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…

Faces of Ataxia Research: Chris Lee, 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: NAF Graduate Research Fellowship (2023): “Identifying Read More…

Faces of Ataxia Research: Andreia Teixeira-Castro, 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: Early Career Investigator Award (2024): “Decoding Read More…

Faces of Ataxia Research: Naiara Akizu, 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: Research Seed Money Grant (2025): “Uncovering Read More…

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