The NFXF Blog
Lunch & Learn Series: “Mosaicism Type and Cognitive & Behavioral Functioning Among Males with FXS” and “Sleep Problems in FXS: Cross-Sectional Analysis of a Large Cohort”
Dr. Elizabeth Berry-Kravis and Dr. Walter Kaufmann joined us for a 45-minute webinar where they presented on two of the "top 10 most-cited articles" in the American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A. Presentations were then followed by a moderated Q&A.
Panel Discussion — Gene Therapy
As gene therapies continue to enter rare disease and Fragile X spaces, we know that our community has become increasingly curious about what this means for Fragile X. At the 19th NFXF International Fragile X Conference, experts shared their thoughts on gene therapies and their future in the Fragile X world.
Brain & Behavior Study
Researchers at Purdue University are conducting a natural history research study to learn about brain activity in females, ages18-60 years, living with the FMR1 premutation.
Families for Fragile X Host Successful “Fragile X Walk”
Families for Fragile X held their first “Fragile X Walk” event on July 20 in Warwick, Rhode Island. More than 50 family members, caregivers, and the general public participated their first X Strides event.
Legislative Advocacy
The National Fragile X Foundation has been advocating for research funding and for laws and regulations sensitive to the needs of the Fragile X community, for more than 25 years.
Our 2024 NFXF Awardees
Our 2024 NFXF awards are in! Learn more about each award and the respective awardees.
2024 Industry Updates — Presentation
Three of our industry partners working on treatments for Fragile X syndrome (FXS) presented updates on their research at the 19th NFXF International Fragile X Conference on July 27, 2024. Presenters included representatives from Tetra Therapeutics, Harmony Biosciences, and Spinogenix.
About Me Template- For School or Work Environments
Use our customizable "About Me" template to help describe Fragile X to your schoolmates or colleagues.
Embracing the Xtraordinary: Inspiration from the Fragile X Community
Listen to Carly Dolan, Jill Dolan, David Tillman, and Tamaro Hudson share their Xtraordinary stories during our Keynote at the 19th NFXF International Fragile X Conference.
“X Strides With Greater Chicago” 2024 a Huge Success!
The Greater Chicago Fragile X chapter held their “X Strides with Greater Chicago” event on July 13 in Glenview, Illinois. More than 50 families and caregivers participated including heading to the park splash pad to cool off afterward.
Congratulations to Our 2024 Jr. Investigators Awardees!
Congratulations to our 2024 Junior Investigators! We are SO excited to have such brilliant minds in the Fragile X field. The NFXF is proud to support these Junior Investigators and build the next generation of Fragile X experts.
Lunch & Learn Series: FMR1 Carriers Report Executive Function Changes Prior to FXTAS: A Longitudinal Study
David Hessl, PhD, joined us for a 45-minute webinar where he presented the results of a longitudinal study focusing on executive function changes in people with the FMR1 premutation. The presentation was followed by a moderated Q&A.