News

Honoring Dr. John E. Wagner for a Lifetime of Impact

At the 2025 Fanconi Cancer Foundation Scientific Symposium in Minneapolis, the Foundation presented its Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. John E. Wagner, MD, in recognition of his decades of groundbreaking work and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of people with Fanconi anemia (FA).

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Global Community, Shared Discovery: 2025 Symposium and Adult Retreat Bring FA Collaboration to Life

Nearly 300 members of the global Fanconi anemia community gathered in Minneapolis for the 2025 Scientific Symposium and Retreat for Adults with FA, three days that blended science, lived experience, and hope.

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Phil and Penny Knight’s $10 Million, Decade-Long Gift Transforms Rare Disease and Cancer Research

Research supported by the Knights has shaped best practices in prevention, early-detection, and treatment strategies for cancer, benefiting people with FA and providing far-reaching benefits for the broader population.

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Fanconi Cancer Foundation and American Cancer Society Launch Discovery Boost Grant to Accelerate Research

We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership between the Fanconi Cancer Foundation (FCF) and the American Cancer Society (ACS): the Fanconi Cancer Foundation Discovery Boost Grant. This grant program will fuel innovative research aimed at preventing, detecting, and treating cancers associated with Fanconi anemia (FA).

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Expanding Mental Health Support for the FA Community

To advance our commitment to mental health, FCF has partnered with Give An Hour (GAH), a national nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to no-cost mental health care and education. 

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Mental Health and Wellbeing for Individuals with FA and Caregivers: Key Insights and Recommendations from Research

At the Fanconi Cancer Foundation (FCF), we understand the critical importance of addressing mental health alongside physical health for individuals with Fanconi anemia (FA) and their family caregivers. Recent research on the mental health challenges faced by adults with FA...

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