Opportunities

For Current and Aspiring FA Scientists

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Apply for Grant Funding

Whether you’re an established investigator or an aspiring one, we welcome your proposals and are eager to support your journey towards making a difference in the lives of those affected by FA.

Ready to Take on FA Cancer?

Apply for the FCF-AACR NextGen Grant

This groundbreaking grant is designed to empower young investigators to pursue highly innovative research projects that may not fit within traditional funding channels. By promoting and supporting creative, paradigm-shifting cancer research, we aim to catalyze significant scientific discoveries and help talented researchers gain scientific independence.

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Jobs in FA Research

Explore job opportunities in the FA field and join a community of dedicated professionals committed to making a difference. Browse open positions and take the next step in your FA career.

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The FA Symposium

There’s no better place to immerse yourself in what it means to be an FA researcher. At the FA Scientific Symposium, you’ll hear from leading experts in the FA field as well as innovators from the areas of cancer and novel therapeutics. You’ll meet individuals with FA and their families, and hear first hand why your research matters.

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Behind the Research: Benilde García de Teresa

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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Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing for Individuals with FA and Caregivers: Key Insights and Recommendations

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...

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Recap of the 36th Annual Fanconi Anemia Scientific Symposium and Adult Retreat

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...

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