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.
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Amelia Hawkshaw
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Amelia is 26 years old and lives in Sydney, Australia. After receiving her FA diagnosis in her early 20s, Amelia flew across the world to attend her first meeting for adults with FA in 2017. Since then, she has become a leader in the community, sharing her story and advice with younger generations. In 2019, Amelia and her family began the process to start an Australian FA support organization to connect FA families and researchers across Australasia.
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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.
A Global Commitment to Care Born in Zanzibar and now living in New York, Fatma has dedicated herself to improving how healthcare is experienced, not just delivered. She currently works as a medical scribe at an OB-GYN clinic, supporting patients...