A genetic inheritance pattern in which an affected individual has two copies of a mutant gene on a pair of autosomal chromosomes.
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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).
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.
These projects, made possible through the commitment of FCF and our funding partner, Fanconi Canada, advance collaborative research that is improving early detection, guiding cancer prevention strategies, and laying the groundwork for future treatments.