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

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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Fanconi Cancer Foundation Names Isis Sroka, PhD as CEO; Mark Quinlan Will Serve in Advisory Role Through a Transition Period

The Fanconi Cancer Foundation (FCF) is excited to announce that Dr. Isis Sroka has been named CEO effective August 1, 2024. She succeeds Mark Quinlan who served as Executive Director since 2017 and recently announced his departure. Quinlan will continue in an advisory role with FCF through a transition period.

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FA Europe Meeting Unites Physicians, Researchers and Advocates in Paris

On May 24th, 2024, the FA Europe Network hosted its inaugural pan-European scientific meeting at the historic Saint-Louis Hospital in Paris, marking a significant milestone in international collaboration for Fanconi anemia (FA).

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Scientist Spotlight: Eunike Velleuer

Dr. Velleuer with colleagues Mona and Christine, and Bella, who lives with FA

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Scientist Spotlight: Alfredo Rodriguez

My work Recently I became a principal investigator at UNAM, the leading University of Mexico. I maintain a strong interest in studying FA using additional and new technologies, including single cell DNA sequencing, single cell proteomics and single cell imaging....

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2021 FARF Research Recap

In recent years, much of FARF-funded research has focused on ways to prevent and detect cancer, and to develop less toxic therapies to improve and extend lives. As the research expanded, so did our approach to addressing this critical need....

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