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Lisa Mingo

President, Board of Directors; FA Parent | CPA, CPHR

Lisa Mingo is the mother of a 16-year-old son with FA and has been part of the FA community since his diagnosis at five months old. Serving on the FCF Board of Directors since 2018, Lisa is passionate about connecting with FA families and encouraging their involvement in the community. She is dedicated to discussing ways in which families can get involved and support each other through the challenges of living with FA.

As a Canadian CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) and CPHR (Chartered Professional of Human Resources), Lisa has experience working across a variety of industries in the Finance, HR, IT and Project Management spaces. Presently, she owns and operates a small architectural practice with her husband. Lisa is looking forward to her continued involvement in progressing FA research as a board member and fundraiser. She and her family have held community-based fundraisers in Vancouver since 2011. Of particular interest to her is expanding FCF’s connection to the international community.

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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.

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Celebrating Fatma Issak, 2025 Winn/Byrd Award Recipient

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...

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Honoring Dr. John E. Wagner for a Lifetime of Impact

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).

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