Institution: Laboratorio de Citogenetica, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, Mexico City, México Area of expertise: Medical genetics, dysmorphology. My work: I am a medical geneticist from Mexico City, introduced to the field of Fanconi anemia (FA) by my mentor, Dr. Sara Frias, whom...
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Join FA families from the Richmond, Virginia area for a fun day out on the course! Tee off with purpose as we drive towards a world where FA and related cancers are no longer a threat. Your participation not only promises a day of fun on the green but also...
In the FA community, we may experience grief at the loss of members of our FAmily, grief about parts of our lives that are different than we expected, and anticipatory grief about the losses we predict may occur. Join fellow FA caregiver, Allison Breininger, for a group discussion about how...
We are delighted to invite you to the upcoming FA Family Retreat, taking place at The Painted Turtle from June 21-25, 2025. The Family Retreat offers a unique opportunity for families registered with us to participate in presentations by leading researchers and physicians specializing in Fanconi anemia (FA). Attendees will...
The 2025 Scientific Symposium will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota from September 25-28. We hope to see you there! What is the Symposium? The Scientific Symposium serves as a vital platform for the exchange of knowledge and ideas in the field of Fanconi anemia (FA). Every year, the Fanconi Cancer...
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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...
The 36th Annual Fanconi Anemia (FA) Scientific Symposium and Adult Retreat took place in Charlotte, North Carolina in September 2024, and brought together researchers, clinicians, advocates, individuals with FA and community members from across the globe. This year’s theme, “It Takes...