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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Silvia Balbo
PhD
Dr. Balbo studies the interaction of DNA and chemicals to investigate how lifestyle and environment exposures cause disease. Her work focuses on the development of mass spectrometry-based methods for the identification and quantification of DNA addition products (called adducts) in animals and humans.
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Research supported by the Knights has shaped best practices in prevention, early-detection, and treatment strategies for cancer, benefiting people with FA and providing far-reaching benefits for the broader population.
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