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Two Clinical Trials Funded

Metformin (N,N-dimethylbiguianide) has been shown to be a safe oral medication widely used for many decades to treat high blood sugar. Recently, there has been renewed interest in metformin given its anti-oxidant properties, aldehyde scavenging capability, and potential cancer-protective effects....

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#ThisIsHowIFA: Fanconi Anemia Day

This year’s slogan is #ThisIsHowIFA. Inspired by Matt Pearl, an adult with FA, #ThisIsHowIFA reflects the many people it takes to make a difference and find a cure. Matt says “FA means Find Answers. FA means Fight Always.” People with...

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Now Accepting Applications for the 2018 Amy Winn & Christopher T. Byrd Award for Adults with Fanconi Anemia

Applications for the 2018 Amy Winn & Christopher T. Byrd Award for Adults with Fanconi Anemia are due July 13, 2018. This $5,000 award is given annually to someone who, like Chris and Amy, is striving to make a difference...

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Orion Marx Joins the Board of Directors

We are pleased to welcome longtime FARF supporter and FA parent Orion Marx to the Board of Directors. Following years of experience in the economic sector, Orion founded Atlas Financial, a firm which helps clients with financial, estate and business...

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