Dr. Craig Erickson at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is conducting a clinical trial to learn about if medication can change the brain’s response to sound, which may be abnormal in FXS.
PureTech Health has been awarded a DOD grant of up to $11.4 million from the DOD for their trial of LYT-300, oral formulation of allopregnanolone, in people with Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS).
NFXF Board Member Jed Seifert recently represented the NFXF at the CEO Commission's Hill Day. Jed shares his reflections on this powerful experience.
The NFXF is one of 215 organizations urging lawmakers to support the Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act. Every child deserves the best care—regardless of who they are, where they live, or their family’s income.
One of the most exciting advancements being done in Fragile XS research today is antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) therapy.
RECONNECT Trial Announces New AT-HOME/VIRTUAL Option for Participation
The Kelleher Lab at Purdue University is conducting a virtual, NIH-funded clinical trial called Project WellCAST. Project WellCAST aims to understand how to best support caregivers of children with rare neurogenetic conditions, including Fragile X syndrome.
Dr. Anubhuti Goel summarizes the Fragile X Syndrome Basic Science Research session at the NFXF's 18th International Fragile X Conference.
Dr. Connor Maltby, a 2022 Jr. Investigator, summarizes the Fragile X Premutation panel discussion at the NFXF's 18th International Fragile X Conference.
Dr. Talia Thompson summarizes the Fragile X Messenger Ribonucleoprotein (FMRP) series from the 18th NFXF International Conference
Dr. Michelle Tosin, a 2022 NFXF Junior Investigator, summarizes the Diagnosis and Treatment of Fragile X-associated Tremor Ataxia Syndrome session at the 18th International Fragile X Conference.
Dr. Kate Shelly, a 2022 Jr. Investigator, summarizes the Research Landscape panel at the NFXF's 18th International Fragile X Conference.
Dr. Carolyn Yrigollen summarizes the Fragile X Premutation Basic Science Research session at the NFXF's 18th International Fragile X Conference.
Learn more about the ongoing Tetra trials in this 2-minute video with Dr. Liz Berry-Kravis
A publication was released this week summarizing one lab’s discovery that could lead to a future treatment for Fragile X- ASO therapy.
