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2025 Research Updates

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.

Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Meeting for Adults with FA

1. Find your people “I went from knowing one person with FA to knowing over 40! They know exactly what it’s like to have a dozen different doctors and some kind of test every month or so. They know what...

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FARF Tank

Do you have an idea for a research project and need funding to develop it? We want to hear about it. Introducing FARF Tank: a chance to win a $10,000 grant for your project Guidelines: Open to grad students, post-docs,...

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A Mother’s Appeal

Do you make resolutions for the New Year? I used to, but they wouldn’t last very long, so I found myself making new, monthly resolutions. This technique is a variation of a technique I learned in my twenties. My employer...

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Aldehydes inhibitor may help protect stem cells

What are aldehydes and what do they do?  Research has shown that small molecules called aldehydes cause DNA damage and increase the potential for bone marrow failure. Aldehydes are formed within our bodies (endogenous) and from sources outside our bodies...

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30th T-Shirt Contest: VOTE NOW!

We asked the FA community to help design FARF’s 30th anniversary t-shirt. You all responded with some fantastic entries. We have narrowed down the submissions to six finalists, and now the voting turns to YOU. Please look at each of...

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Show Us How You FA

FA families started FA Day 10 years ago to raise funds for research & family support services. We know that longer and better lives for people with FA are possible when we all get involved. #ThisIsHowIFA reflects the many people it...

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