Research is the answer to one day making FA a treatable, manageable disease. Here, you'll discover the most recent strides in FA research and activities funded by FCF. Every quarter, we'll bring you updates on newly funded grants, ongoing projects, and significant milestones.
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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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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In November 2021,31 scientists came together for a five-day series of virtual workshops to brainstorm ideas to shift the paradigm for treating Fanconi anemia (FA) cancer. During these workshops, scientists formed interdisciplinary research teams and pitched their ideas regarding FA...
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Slowly, as Levi grew, we noticed he was different than our other boys. It was tricky to tell if his sounds were happy or sad, he never slept very long, and his affect was somewhat flat. Our pediatrician recommended we...
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Because Fanconi anemia (FA) is a DNA repair disorder, the disease can manifest in many ways (bone marrow failure and cancer are among the top ones). There are also other manifestations of the disease that researchers don’t yet fully understand....
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For many, the holiday season is a time filled with excitement, gifts, delicious meals, and celebration, but for those who have suffered the loss of their beloved, holidays can be especially difficult. For those grieving, the holidays become a secondary...
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