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About Fanconi Anemia and FCF

Fanconi anemia (known as FA) is a genetic DNA repair disease that can affect every system of the body. In people with FA, cells have less ability to repair themselves and as a result, errors in these cells will increase over time, causing cancer and often bone marrow failure. The Fanconi Cancer Foundation (FCF) is the leading organization worldwide dedicated to curing this disease. Our mission is to improve the lives of people affected by Fanconi anemia and associated cancers worldwide by funding exceptional research and empowering our community.

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Sherri Van Ravenhorst, Communications Director
Email: sherri@fanconi.org

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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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