By Hilary Rosselot
Asuragen Presents During the 2022 Industry Updates Keynote at the 18th International Fragile X Conference
Stela Filipovic-Sadic, a manager of Research & Development at Asuragen, presented Asuragen’s molecular testing capabilities for FMR1 and Fragile X, and showed how new technologies drive progress in the field. Asuragen has been a part of the Fragile X community for years. Their tests have been used to help patients, clinicians, and researchers aid in diagnosis, screen potential carriers, stratify risk of Fragile X being passed onto the next generation, and connect patients to new therapies.
Learn more about Asuragen by watching their 2022 Industry Updates presentation or visiting their website.
Check out the Behind the Mystery of Fragile X Syndrome segment sponsored by Asuragen.
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Hilary Rosselot
Hilary joined the NFXF team in 2019. Prior to joining the NFXF team, she worked at the Cincinnati Fragile X Research and Treatment Center for over five years. She has experience as a clinical research coordinator across many types of clinical trials and served as the clinical research manager for the Cincinnati program. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s, and is a SOCRA certified clinical research professional (CCRP). She enjoys time with family and friends, a great book, a strong cup of coffee and, of course, a good laugh!
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Kaerus Bioscience Completes Successful Phase 1 Trial, Demonstrating Promise for KER-0193 BK Channel Modulator for Fragile X Syndrome
Yesterday, Kaerus Bioscience announced that it has successfully completed its Phase 1 trial and demonstrated 'proof of mechanism' with their novel BK channel modulator, KER-0193, being developed for Fragile X Syndrome!
Gene therapies in action: a look at examples of successful treatments
Although there are currently no options for approved or experimental gene therapies for FXS, gene therapies in other diseases and conditions do exist and are helping people today! Read the blog to see some examples of gene therapy in the real world!