Czechowicz lab at Stanford Promising research needs continued support to answer the next question. A laboratory finding may need testing in more models. A screening study may need years of follow-up. An approach ready for a clinical study needs the...
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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 Retreat for Adults with FA takes place every fall in a different city. It’s an opportunity for individuals with FA ages 18+ to meet other adults with FA, learn about medical and research updates, attend support sessions, and participate in voluntary research studies. We are excited to continue providing...
This virtual meeting is an opportunity for individuals diagnosed with Fanconi Anemia Neurological Syndrome (FANS) and their families to gather, share experiences, and find mutual support for navigating FANS. Registration is required and participants must speak English as interpretation is not available. Time: 5:00 – 6:30 pm Pacific Time
We recognize the holiday season can be difficult amidst grief, whether caused by the loss of a loved one, anticipatory grief, or living losses. Join Lori Krause for this workshop where participants will acknowledge and validate their emotions, then discuss practical tools to cope with grief during the holidays. 5:00...
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How can we prevent cancer in people with FA? How can treatments become safer? At the 2026 FA Scientific Symposium in Phoenix, researchers shared progress toward answering these questions, alongside work to protect blood-forming cells and better understand the broader effects of FA. Some approaches are entering clinical studies. Others are helping researchers decide which ideas deserve further testing.
More than four decades ago, Lynn Frohnmayer was a mother searching for answers after learning that three of her five children had Fanconi anemia. There was no roadmap and no established network of families or experts. Information was scarce, treatments were limited, and the future her family had been given was devastating.