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Lisa Mingo

President | CPA, CPHR

Mother of Dylan
Lisa joined the Fanconi anemia “FAmily” in 2007, when her 5-month-old son, Dylan, was diagnosed with FA. A world traveler, Lisa has a love of meeting new people and experiencing other cultures. She has lived and worked in four continents and currently lives in Vancouver, Canada with her New Zealand-born husband, Mark, and their two boys, Connor and Dylan. 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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Breaking Ground in Cancer Research: Introducing the Fanconi Cancer Foundation-AACR NextGen Grant

That's why we're thrilled to announce the launch of the Fanconi Cancer Foundation-AACR NextGen Grant for Transformative Cancer Research, a flagship funding opportunity in partnership with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).

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Introducing the Fanconi Cancer Foundation: A New Era in FA Research & Impact

In 1989, Lynn and David Frohnmayer founded the Fanconi Anemia Research Fund (FARF), determined and desperate to find a cure for their three daughters diagnosed with Fanconi anemia (FA). Since then, their vision has grown into a vibrant community of FA families, researchers, clinicians, donors, fundraisers, staff, and volunteers, all dedicated to improving outcomes for people with FA.

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2024 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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