In an attempt to explain the high frequency of head and neck cancers in FA patients we have examined differences in the behaviour and signaling pathways of oral epithelial cells (cells that line the oral cavity) lacking Fanconi gene function. Experimental reduction of expression of...
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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).
Nearly 300 members of the global Fanconi anemia community gathered in Minneapolis for the 2025 Scientific Symposium and Retreat for Adults with FA, three days that blended science, lived experience, and hope.