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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Language Across the Lifespan in Fragile X Syndrome: Characteristics and Considerations for Assessment
RESEARCH RESULTS ROUNDUP — Describe cognition and language in FXS using the data from a large group, while trying to understand if the standard assessments are feasible (able to be done accurately) and valid (reflect reality) in FXS and then compared the assessment results to caregiver report.
Delineating Repetitive Behavior Profiles Across the Lifespan in Fragile X Syndrome
RESEARCH RESULTS ROUNDUP — What restricted and repetitive behaviors looked like in 154 individuals with FXS, 2–50 years old, based on age, ASD diagnosis, and IQ score.